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W487 OBX

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,381 mi
Last recorded170,381 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW487 OBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 170,381 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 170,381 miles

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 167,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 167,301 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 163,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,440 miles

near side rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 30 Nov 2020 147,677 miles

near side rear half shaft seals leaking oil

Pass 19 Nov 2019 134,136 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 128,293 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 122,757 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

unable to check any of the rear seats for security or related seat belt checks due to excess load in rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Nov 2017 122,757 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

unable to check any of the rear seats for security or related seat belt checks due to excess load in rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2016 114,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2016 114,289 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both lamps turn off after a few seconds of being turned on (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust flexible section is deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2015 104,068 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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W487 OBX is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 W487 OBX, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W487 OBX registered?

W487 OBX is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2015.

Is W487 OBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W487 OBX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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