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X425 PFE

2015 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,203 mi
Last recorded118,203 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 PFE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 118,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 118,203 miles

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))

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))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 114,218 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 114,074 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 106,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 106,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,666 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 99,666 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 93,286 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear fog light colour faded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 89,658 miles

corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle/inner wheel arches

slight oil leaks

Fail 15 Jan 2021 89,658 miles

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

corrosion starting to form on underside of vehicle/inner wheel arches

slight oil leaks

Pass 17 Jan 2020 87,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

headlights misty

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion forming

Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,785 miles

front brake pads look low

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

slight oil leaks

slight play to n/s/f droplink

Fail 18 Jan 2019 83,785 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

front brake pads look low

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bush has slight play

slight oil leaks

slight play to n/s/f droplink

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,338 miles

centre exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished , but not allowing dirt ingress

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm) + cracking/perished

oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,338 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

centre exhaust system rusty

n/s/r tyre cracking/perished

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover perished , but not allowing dirt ingress

o/s/r tyre getting low (3mm) + cracking/perished

oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,941 miles

slight oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2017 74,941 miles

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

slight oil leaks

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,801 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 63,328 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 43,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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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X425 PFE is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X425 PFE, 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 X425 PFE registered?

X425 PFE is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2015.

Is X425 PFE safe to buy?

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