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SW52 RSO

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,101 mi
Last recorded94,101 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 RSO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,101 miles

Coolant leak ()

Coolant metal pipe corroded

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

Underside of vehicle shows some signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2024 91,940 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 91,927 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 88,816 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 88,780 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 86,707 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 83,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 83,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 80,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,015 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 78,015 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2018 73,395 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 73,395 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 67,716 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 67,716 miles

Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,182 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,182 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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SW52 RSO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SW52 RSO, 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 SW52 RSO registered?

SW52 RSO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is SW52 RSO safe to buy?

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