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V344 TAW

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,426 mi
Last recorded126,426 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV344 TAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 126,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front radiator support component mounting repair covered in underseal

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner step component mounting repair covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner step component mounting repair covered in underseal

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

underside of vehicle / weld repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Feb 2025 124,752 miles

FRONT BEAM PATTERNS FAINT

FRONT HEAD LAMP LENSES DETERIORATED

FUEL FILTER BY-PASSED

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

UNDERSIDE COVERED UNDERSEAL.

WELD REPAIRS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Mar 2024 123,574 miles

All brake pipes and underside covered in underseal

Pass 5 Sep 2023 123,018 miles

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

Front radiator support cross member corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Fail 29 Aug 2023 122,963 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front radiator support cross member corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Underside corroded

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2022 119,764 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth on corner (1.1.2 (c))

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

both rear tyres 10 years old

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing thin

underside undersealed including brake pipes

Pass 23 Aug 2021 110,886 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,672 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 104,663 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,630 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,667 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 88,086 miles

Both head lamp lens deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2016 83,779 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 83,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Inner sill excessive corrosion but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill excessive damagebut not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,708 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 78,705 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,597 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 75,597 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 72,827 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,827 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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V344 TAW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V344 TAW, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V344 TAW is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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