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V146 RBA

2017 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

285,968 mi
Last recorded285,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 285,968 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper loose/deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rusty system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 285,968 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper loose/deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also rusty system rusty (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 272,236 miles

Coolant level close to min

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Knock detected at steering wheel

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Fail 25 Jan 2024 272,236 miles

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

Coolant level close to min

Exhaust mounting defective Centre to Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

General surface rust underneath vehicle

Knock detected at steering wheel

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering gaiters damp (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 25 Jan 2023 252,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 230,522 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Few led's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

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

Rear Tyres wearing on edges

Wiper blades smeary

Fail 17 Jan 2022 230,522 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Few led's not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre bold on inner edge

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

Rear Tyres wearing on edges

Wiper blades smeary

Pass 21 Jan 2021 212,022 miles

Both front tyres getting abit worn at tread edges (esp O/S/F tyre at inner edge area)

Pass 22 Jan 2020 200,003 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 200,003 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 185,508 miles

Both front tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear and worn at tread edges (esp O/S/F inner tread edge)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearly ON limits of wear

Fail 28 Jan 2019 185,418 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both front tyres worn low on tread and almost ON limits of wear and worn at tread edges (esp O/S/F inner tread edge)

Both rear tyres worn low on tread and nearly ON limits of wear

Pass 23 Jan 2018 168,189 miles

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2017 95,148 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 95,148 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.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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V146 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V146 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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V146 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 February 2017.

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