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T596 UEE

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,345 mi
Last recorded119,345 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT596 UEE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 119,345 miles

both rear bump stops missing

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2024 116,807 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel rusty

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 slight perishing forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 116,790 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis generally corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower quarter panel rusty

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

Rear axle bump stops missing

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x4 slight perishing forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 113,266 miles

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

Rear N/S/R O/S/R AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING

Fail 4 Sep 2023 113,263 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear N/S/R O/S/R AXLE BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,440 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,476 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 106,476 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 103,731 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,730 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 97,727 miles

All four road tyres perished

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

offside rear light lens slightly loose

Fail 11 Sep 2018 97,727 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All four road tyres perished

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted

offside rear light lens slightly loose

Fail 7 Sep 2018 97,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 93,760 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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T596 UEE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T596 UEE, 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 T596 UEE registered?

T596 UEE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 April 2016.

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