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WH03 BFU

2017 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,001 mi
Last recorded146,001 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH03 BFU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 146,001 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 146,001 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 136,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly dim but import with white lens and red bulb (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2025 136,912 miles

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

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

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 Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

coolant is low

Pass 15 Apr 2024 124,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 109,525 miles

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear fog lamp is dim

Fail 5 Apr 2023 109,479 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp is dim

Pass 2 Apr 2022 93,555 miles

Front tyres are a different size to the rear

Nearside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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 Apr 2021 81,274 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 81,066 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 70,211 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 60,033 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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WH03 BFU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WH03 BFU, 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 WH03 BFU registered?

WH03 BFU is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2017.

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