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T143 XAO

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,025 mi
Last recorded166,025 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT143 XAO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 166,025 miles

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

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

both rear tyre outside walls show signs of perishing

Pass 14 Feb 2025 161,849 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2025 161,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 157,205 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 152,328 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 147,360 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 143,742 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 140,733 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 137,281 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 132,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 127,239 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 123,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 123,015 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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T143 XAO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 T143 XAO, 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 T143 XAO registered?

T143 XAO is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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