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P178 VRE

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,948 mi
Last recorded160,948 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 VRE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 160,948 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 158,352 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 155,447 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 153,622 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 148,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 146,903 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,565 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 136,434 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 136,404 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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P178 VRE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 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 P178 VRE, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P178 VRE registered?

P178 VRE is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is P178 VRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P178 VRE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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