CarVerify

Free Car Check

W743 VEL

2015 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,590 mi
Last recorded66,590 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW743 VEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 66,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 66,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light LENS BROKEN (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 65,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread. Severely worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall, tread and in-between tread.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread. Worn on outer edge of tread

Fail 11 Mar 2025 65,137 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine coolant level below minimum

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread. Severely worn on outer edge of tread

Nearside Rear Tyre perished on wall, tread and in-between tread.

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre perished on wall and in-between tread. Worn on outer edge of tread

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 62,656 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 62,646 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak FLEXI PIPE (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES NO BEAM PATTERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 60,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 57,509 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 57,505 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 54,738 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,378 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,258 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 50,258 miles

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear Insecure and full of water (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 46,852 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,479 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,681 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,198 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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W743 VEL is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W743 VEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W743 VEL?

You can check the full history of W743 VEL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W743 VEL registered?

W743 VEL is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2015.

Is W743 VEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W743 VEL shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W743 VEL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W743 VEL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.