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R356 GPT

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 GPT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 110,181 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 107,936 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 107,934 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,943 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2023 105,943 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 103,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 102,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 99,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 98,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 97,019 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 96,062 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 93,611 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 93,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R356 GPT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R356 GPT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R356 GPT registered?

R356 GPT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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