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R872 JBA

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

146,229 mi
Last recorded146,229 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 JBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,229 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 146,229 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 144,234 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 144,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 142,473 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 142,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top rubber mount perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 138,911 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 138,911 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 138,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 138,670 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency requirement only just met (52%)

Pass 6 Aug 2019 137,078 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 133,356 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 130,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 130,351 miles

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2016 125,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 125,435 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,599 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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R872 JBA is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R872 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R872 JBA registered?

R872 JBA is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2015.

Is R872 JBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 JBA shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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