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ME02 VGT

2013 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,679 mi
Last recorded73,679 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 VGT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 73,679 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner sill very corroded.

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2024 72,180 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 72,167 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross member corroded

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 68,949 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross-member very corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s and o/s inner sills corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,934 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front cross-member very corroded

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

n/s & o/s inner sill corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2022 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 67,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 62,262 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2020 61,213 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,168 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 53,876 miles

all four tyres rubber deteriorating on sidewalls(cracking) due to age dot codes 0802

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 6 May 2017 51,717 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s headlamp covers starting to deteriorate (1.7.5a)

all tyres rubber starting to deteriorate

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 9 May 2016 49,353 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted restricting view

Fail 9 May 2016 49,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s and n/s (3.5.1g)

engine covers fitted restricting view

Pass 27 May 2015 46,613 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 46,613 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 May 2014 41,396 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 35,832 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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ME02 VGT is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 ME02 VGT, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ME02 VGT registered?

ME02 VGT is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 June 2013.

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