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S165 VWJ

2014 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

54,985 mi
Last recorded54,985 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 VWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 54,985 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 54,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 53,227 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 51,083 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 49,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 47,572 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2020 45,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing thin cracking around tread groove (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 45,030 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 45,030 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 39,930 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 36,844 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 28,510 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 25,261 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 22,152 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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S165 VWJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 S165 VWJ, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S165 VWJ registered?

S165 VWJ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2014.

Is S165 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S165 VWJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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