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S951 FVE

2018 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,709 mi
Last recorded136,709 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 FVE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 136,709 miles

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 136,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 136,062 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 136,056 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 135,467 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 135,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,646 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 133,646 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 132,640 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 130,768 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 129,624 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 128,258 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 128,210 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 126,233 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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S951 FVE is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 S951 FVE, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S951 FVE registered?

S951 FVE is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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