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WD53 YEG

2016 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,479 mi
Last recorded101,479 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YEG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 101,479 miles

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp leveling device/switch not fitted to vehicle

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2025 101,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp leveling device/switch not fitted to vehicle

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 92,207 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 92,207 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working All not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 83,091 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 75,331 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 73,623 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2020 72,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes covered in rust prevention (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 65,956 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 61,569 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,927 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 53,106 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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WD53 YEG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WD53 YEG, 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 WD53 YEG registered?

WD53 YEG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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