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V165 PBD

2018 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,318 mi
Last recorded152,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV165 PBD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 152,318 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2025 152,318 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 146,046 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2024 146,046 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,033 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 140,030 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,694 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 133,694 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,877 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 121,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 107,739 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 96,286 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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V165 PBD is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc 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 V165 PBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V165 PBD registered?

V165 PBD is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2018.

Is V165 PBD safe to buy?

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