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Y258 EBY

2014 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

185,514 mi
Last recorded185,514 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY258 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2022 185,514 miles

Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Rear wheel arch area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 88% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 67% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake lines covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch cover loose

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 171,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to the limit (1.1.11 (c))

body has corrosion

Fail 20 Aug 2021 171,700 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

body has corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2020 167,829 miles

body has corrosion.

Fail 13 Aug 2020 167,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

body has corrosion.

Pass 27 Jul 2019 160,729 miles

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

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

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 27 Jul 2019 160,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

body has corrosion.

exhaust corroded.

Fail 24 Jul 2019 160,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (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 Chassis above coil spring (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 151,598 miles

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch behind spring, slight corrosion

Fail 12 Jul 2018 150,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Retaining clip damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Inner Wheel arch behind spring, slight corrosion

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 135,781 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Aug 2017 135,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 135,671 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 120,309 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 120,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 109,342 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight perishing on tre boots

this has had extensive welding

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 98,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 98,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y258 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 Y258 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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Y258 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 August 2014.

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