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V65 HWA

2014 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

221,305 mi
Last recorded221,305 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV65 HWA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 221,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 221,305 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 221,282 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both low and bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 210,037 miles

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

Lower Steering system slightly rough sligtly notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Rear wheel arches rusting

Fail 7 Apr 2025 210,037 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Steering system slightly rough sligtly notchy (2.1.1 (a))

Rear wheel arches rusting

Pass 8 Apr 2024 206,011 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 206,011 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s/r lower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 201,893 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 201,893 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 195,130 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 195,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 187,481 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 187,481 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 182,457 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 182,457 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All 4 tyres below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Mar 2019 172,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 172,865 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 161,945 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 161,636 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 149,551 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 149,551 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 136,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 23 Feb 2016 136,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2015 122,660 miles

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 7 Feb 2015 122,370 miles

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Odd tyre tread patterns fitted across rear axle.

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 108,402 miles

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Fail 18 Feb 2014 108,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake discs in a poor condition

n/s/f tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

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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V65 HWA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 V65 HWA, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V65 HWA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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