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R70 PSH

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,587 mi
Last recorded146,587 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 PSH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 146,587 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play N/S/F & both rear ARB links + Rear "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential slight oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2024 144,304 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play and bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 139,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,057 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 133,050 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 128,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 124,678 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 124,675 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 119,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,683 miles

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

Rear seats not in use at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2016 119,612 miles

Nearside Rear Lens damaged

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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R70 PSH is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R70 PSH, 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 R70 PSH registered?

R70 PSH is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is R70 PSH safe to buy?

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