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W165 UBC

2010 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,961 mi
Last recorded140,961 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 UBC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 140,961 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 140,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 140,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed just outside structural point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed just out side structural point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Fail 7 Oct 2024 140,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed just outside structural point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded and holed just out side structural point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch showing corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2023 139,409 miles

Nearside Front INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 139,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Front INNER SILL HOLED AND CORRODED

Offside Front INNER SILL CORRODED

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 139,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

unable to spin rear wheel to check wheel bearing due to 4 x 4 system

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,895 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket is loss and move around on the catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,986 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2020 135,986 miles

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

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

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

Undertrays are fitted to the vehicle

Pass 17 Apr 2019 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber blade is missing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper rubber is split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,277 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 129,533 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 129,215 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 128,378 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 127,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 127,296 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,995 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 122,995 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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W165 UBC is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W165 UBC, 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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What year was W165 UBC registered?

W165 UBC is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 February 2010.

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