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RL52 ZHH

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

116,568 mi
Last recorded116,568 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZHH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 116,568 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion & covers on sills

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Pass 10 Oct 2024 113,783 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion & covers on sills

covers fitted

headlamps faded

Pass 10 Oct 2023 107,470 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion & covers on sills

headlamps faded & deflectors fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2023 107,469 miles

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) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake discs corroded

corrosion & covers on sills

headlamps faded & deflectors fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 100,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion on inner sills

covers fitted

headlamps faded

surface corrosion on all brake discs

tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,710 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,618 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,412 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 88,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,957 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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RL52 ZHH is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RL52 ZHH, 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 RL52 ZHH registered?

RL52 ZHH is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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