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Y522 OHB

2017 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

162,848 mi
Last recorded162,848 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY522 OHB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 162,848 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear arche corroded

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

Offside Rear arche corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced also affecting image (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear arche corroded

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

Offside Rear arche corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant level below minimum

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 7 May 2025 157,575 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 153,819 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Fail 26 Apr 2024 153,819 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

little reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 28 Apr 2023 142,588 miles

Hand brake only just met mot requirements

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 142,588 miles

Hand brake only just met mot requirements

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 130,456 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 130,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2021 117,915 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 117,908 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 111,037 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 111,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 93,280 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 78,692 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 78,692 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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Y522 OHB is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y522 OHB, 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 Y522 OHB registered?

Y522 OHB is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is Y522 OHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y522 OHB shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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