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RG02 UBU

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,242 mi
Last recorded98,242 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 98,242 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven inner edge feathered (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion along inner body sills

Pass 20 Nov 2024 93,089 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2024 93,089 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 86,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,408 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 83,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 79,117 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 74,036 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 74,035 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 66,785 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slightly perished tyre ()

Fail 13 May 2019 66,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly perished tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre slightly perished tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2018 62,455 miles

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

n/s/f drop link dust cover damage

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 57,143 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 52,329 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING LOW

REAR PADS WEARING LOW

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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RG02 UBU is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RG02 UBU, 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 RG02 UBU registered?

RG02 UBU is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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