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H1 VDO

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,588 mi
Last recorded151,588 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 VDO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 151,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outter side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 139,724 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 135,640 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 126,071 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 126,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 124,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 120,804 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 120,528 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 115,196 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 115,107 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2015 110,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 108,728 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,705 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 104,704 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2011 100,827 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 100,827 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 99,004 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 99,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,342 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 96,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 90,309 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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H1 VDO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 H1 VDO, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H1 VDO registered?

H1 VDO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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