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S329 AJL

2016 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,400 mi
Last recorded83,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS329 AJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 83,400 miles

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 83,307 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,189 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 83,168 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 82,806 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 82,709 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 82,327 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 82,327 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 82,154 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 81,261 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 80,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 77,128 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 73,670 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 73,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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S329 AJL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S329 AJL, 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 S329 AJL registered?

S329 AJL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is S329 AJL safe to buy?

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