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WD05 TLZ

2016 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

257,359 mi
Last recorded257,359 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD05 TLZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 257,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front body damage

Fail 3 Jul 2025 257,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front body damage

Pass 16 Jul 2024 239,625 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 239,625 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 219,470 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 219,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 198,577 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 198,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no head lamp image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced no head lamp image (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 181,409 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 174,243 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 174,243 miles

Rear Lower Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 161,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

note/brake pads not visible to check

Pass 24 Jul 2018 157,370 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 153,620 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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WD05 TLZ is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WD05 TLZ, 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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What year was WD05 TLZ registered?

WD05 TLZ is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is WD05 TLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD05 TLZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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