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W272 RCU

2017 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,982 mi
Last recorded105,982 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW272 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,982 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 100,057 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 93,254 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 93,249 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,357 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 87,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,357 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,193 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 11 Dec 2018 73,665 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,851 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,590 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,581 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W272 RCU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W272 RCU, 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 W272 RCU registered?

W272 RCU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 January 2017.

Is W272 RCU safe to buy?

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