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Y168 EBY

2014 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,516 mi
Last recorded143,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY168 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 143,516 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2024 143,516 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gator clip broken (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,624 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 140,519 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 137,555 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 137,554 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear valance (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 131,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 131,810 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure centre bench seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 127,799 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 127,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,557 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 124,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front 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 worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 121,650 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,245 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 120,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,819 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nsr side skirt missing on rear bumper

Pass 13 Jul 2015 97,722 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 74,974 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 74,974 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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Y168 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 Y168 EBY, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y168 EBY registered?

Y168 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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