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V130 RBA

2017 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,390 mi
Last recorded91,390 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV130 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 91,390 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 87,517 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 81,253 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 78,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Dim (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sun strip fitted to front screen not adversely affecting driver's view

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 75,748 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 75,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 70,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 70,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 63,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,776 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 57,770 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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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V130 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 V130 RBA, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V130 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2017.

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