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W381 UAF

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

159,661 mi
Last recorded159,661 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW381 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 159,661 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2025 158,604 miles
Fail 15 May 2025 158,406 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2024 156,666 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 152,698 miles

Both headlamp lenses etched

Nearside Rear Sill to arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 152,698 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Both headlamp lenses etched

Nearside Rear Sill to arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,411 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 143,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 133,228 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 127,406 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust flexi deteriated

slight blue smoke

Fail 1 Jul 2020 127,406 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner engine bay excessively corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust flexi deteriated

slight blue smoke

Pass 12 Jul 2019 124,097 miles

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

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust flexi corroded

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 122,307 miles

All tyres some 7 to 12 years old

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 122,307 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Blue lamp (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All tyres some 7 to 12 years old

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both lower outer ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 121,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 121,063 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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W381 UAF is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W381 UAF, 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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W381 UAF is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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