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R856 LVE

2017 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,378 mi
Last recorded120,378 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 LVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 120,378 miles

Offside Rear Outer Sill corroded.

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

Both headlights faded.

Nearside Rear Outer Sill corroded.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 111,224 miles

Headlights faded

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 111,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake has low reserve travel

Headlights faded

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 104,900 miles

Headlamps fading

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,070 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 97,790 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 94,180 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 90,188 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera ()

Fail 16 Jan 2020 90,188 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Both anti roll bar bushes perishing.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,739 miles

Front Slight play in both front anti roll bar links.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,623 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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R856 LVE is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 R856 LVE, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R856 LVE registered?

R856 LVE is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 February 2017.

Is R856 LVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 LVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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