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V448 FTN

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV448 FTN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,224 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 106,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear section of outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 98,742 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission n/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking onto road wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 95,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Emiting orange light - Red repaire tape applied (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 86,962 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 76,143 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2020 76,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

coolant pipes corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 66,614 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,790 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 39,278 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 29,827 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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V448 FTN is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V448 FTN, 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 V448 FTN registered?

V448 FTN is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 2016.

Is V448 FTN safe to buy?

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