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RL05 YEX

2016 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL05 YEX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 88,482 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 79,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 75,997 miles

h/light lens covers poor condition

Pass 18 Jan 2022 72,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 67,591 miles

h/lt covers in poor condition

Fail 19 Jan 2021 67,591 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

h/lt covers in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2019 58,928 miles

front brake pads about 50% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2018 56,569 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 56,569 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 53,879 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 50,445 miles

All tyres low and perishing/cracking

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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RL05 YEX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RL05 YEX, 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 RL05 YEX registered?

RL05 YEX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is RL05 YEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL05 YEX 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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