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T693 XAA

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,032 mi
Last recorded134,032 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT693 XAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 134,032 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 133,974 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 126,612 miles

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 113,898 miles

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 113,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 100,561 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2022 100,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,234 miles

All Suspension bushes Starting to crack And Perish.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 87,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 87,102 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 82,983 miles

lower ball joint & track rod end dust covers perrishing

Pass 20 Oct 2017 82,848 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 82,729 miles

vehicle undersealed at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 82,729 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

vehicle undersealed at time of test

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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T693 XAA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 T693 XAA, 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 T693 XAA registered?

T693 XAA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2016.

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