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OW02 VBG

2021 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

267,390 mi
Last recorded267,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2021 Mazda Bongo112,029 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW02 VBG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2021
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 267,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheels will not rotate freely unable to check wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2026 267,380 miles

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

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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheels will not rotate freely unable to check wheel bearings

Pass 17 Jun 2025 260,417 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 260,417 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 254,674 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 254,659 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 246,356 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 246,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 235,539 miles

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 234,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn inner. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 133,256 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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OW02 VBG is a 2021 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2021 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 112,029 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 OW02 VBG, 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 5 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OW02 VBG registered?

OW02 VBG is a 2021 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 March 2021.

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