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R143 JBA

2010 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,012 mi
Last recorded91,012 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 91,012 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 91,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 85,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 76,455 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 76,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 70,177 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 70,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 65,048 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,892 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 52,794 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 52,793 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 49,512 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 49,512 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside 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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R143 JBA is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 R143 JBA, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R143 JBA is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2010.

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