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R63 KAW

2014 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,666 mi
Last recorded185,666 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 185,666 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front crossmember corroded

high level brake light only half working

reverse light not working

reverse light not working

Fail 4 Jul 2025 185,659 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 - 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

front crossmember corroded

high level brake light only half working

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Jun 2024 179,983 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 177,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 177,243 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall all way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 177,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under side corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn o/s + n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 170,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside & offside wheel archs & sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective some condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 170,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside & offside wheel archs & sills corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective some condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 165,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged various places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 165,777 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective Spring missing (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall damaged various places (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 161,348 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Rear cross member corroded.

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs inner surfaces.

Fail 28 Apr 2020 161,348 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear inner sill corroded.

Rear cross member corroded.

Slight corrosion to rear brake discs inner surfaces.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 154,035 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2019 154,035 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall split all the way round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 148,791 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 144,677 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 144,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 129,965 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 114,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,542 miles

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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R63 KAW is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R63 KAW, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R63 KAW is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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