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T257 JSS

2014 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,291 mi
Last recorded182,291 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT257 JSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 182,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 13 Feb 2026 182,291 miles

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

Rear bump stops missing

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 180,827 miles

Headlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched

Rear Both rear bump stops missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 180,827 miles

Offside Front Brake performance unable to be tested leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Headlamp beam image poor, lens lightly scratched

Rear Both rear bump stops missing

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 180,827 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly scuffed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lower reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear wheel grabbing/binding furthyer investigation advised

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 5 Feb 2024 178,373 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation

Fail 30 Jan 2024 178,373 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slightly grabbing/binding advise further investigation

Pass 6 Feb 2023 173,180 miles

Bonnet stay missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 163,140 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 163,138 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly scuffed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but outside prescribed areas

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 154,279 miles

Both inner sills starting to corrode not deemed excessive at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2020 151,571 miles

Both front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon

Both inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 151,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Both front wheels binding but not considered excessive, but advise repair soon

Both inner sill area`s corroding but not deemed excessive

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 138,686 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 121,080 miles

all tyres cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2016 121,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

all tyres cracked

Pass 6 Jul 2015 114,784 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 114,784 miles

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 104,461 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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T257 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 T257 JSS, 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.

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T257 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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