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V166 RBA

2017 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,741 mi
Last recorded166,741 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 RBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,741 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 141,926 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 130,872 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 130,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 119,910 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,162 miles

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

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

both headlamp covers deteriorated

Pass 1 May 2018 110,478 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 110,475 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,319 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 100,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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V166 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V166 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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What year was V166 RBA registered?

V166 RBA is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2017.

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