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T261 JSS

2014 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

122,619 mi
Last recorded122,619 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT261 JSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2022 122,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm prescribed area outer wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged Fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm prescribed area outer wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All steering & suspension components are corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front N/S & O/S Inner sills heavily corroded & holed but outside prescribed areas

Manufactures covers fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tape on part of clocks

Pass 15 Apr 2021 121,260 miles

Air bag light does not illuminate

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust has been repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear seats missing at time of test but has a bed in there place

Tape on part of the clocks

n/s+o/s inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

n/s+o/s outer wheel arches corroded

n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

Fail 12 Apr 2021 121,259 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt missing central row (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended centre row receiver missing (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency lower than n/s

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s+o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s+o/s inner sill corroded and holed but outside prescribed areas

n/s+o/s outer wheel arches corroded

n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 30 May 2019 119,433 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

manufacture undertrays fitted

n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

no rear seats fitted at time of test

tape is covering the clocks

Fail 20 May 2019 119,433 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s+o/s (5.2.3 (e))

manufacture undertrays fitted

n/s+o/s track rod end ball joint dust covers deteriorating

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Apr 2018 116,881 miles

Vehicle under sealed

all steering and suspension components corroded

no rear seats time of test only bed fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 116,878 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle under sealed

all steering and suspension components corroded

no rear seats time of test only bed fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 112,058 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

rear seats removed time of test

vehicle has been undersealed

Fail 21 May 2016 112,037 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi deteriorating

o/s/f seatbelt fraying

o/s/r axillary side lamp not working

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 21 May 2015 102,750 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2015 102,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 102,638 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 102,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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T261 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 T261 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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T261 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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