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V151 MAU

2018 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,950 mi
Last recorded115,950 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 MAU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 115,950 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 115,943 miles

Central Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 110,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 104,646 miles

All tyres perished

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 101,973 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 101,973 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 95,441 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 94,539 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

parking brake Requirements only just met. Appears parking braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Mar 2019 88,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt central row ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 25 Jan 2018 79,687 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 79,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V151 MAU is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V151 MAU, 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 V151 MAU registered?

V151 MAU is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2018.

Is V151 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V151 MAU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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