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W389 RCU

2017 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,022 mi
Last recorded134,022 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW389 RCU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,022 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2025 133,721 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 123,528 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 119,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 108,428 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 108,428 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 95,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 88,769 miles

Offside Front Lower bottom ball joint rubber cracking

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,028 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 68,540 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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W389 RCU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 W389 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 W389 RCU registered?

W389 RCU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2017.

Is W389 RCU safe to buy?

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