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SK03 MLC

2016 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,831 mi
Last recorded64,831 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 MLC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 64,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 62,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 62,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 55,748 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 49,878 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,839 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 38,673 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 38,673 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 32,729 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 29,093 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 23,779 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

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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SK03 MLC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 SK03 MLC, 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 SK03 MLC registered?

SK03 MLC is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2016.

Is SK03 MLC safe to buy?

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