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V38 PWY

2011 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,448 mi
Last recorded89,448 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 PWY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 89,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2022 89,755 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2022 89,755 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 89,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 89,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 89,440 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 87,921 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 86,626 miles

front inner cills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 85,531 miles

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,984 miles

both inner cills front to rear corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both inner cills front to rear corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2012 78,999 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner sill has been fibre glassed

Nearside rear inner wheel well has been firbe-glassed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside inner sill has been firbe-glassed

Offside outer sill has been fibre-glassed

Offside rear inner wheel well has been fibre-glassed

Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside inner sill has been fibre glassed

Nearside rear inner wheel well has been firbe-glassed

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside inner sill corroded and holed

Offside inner sill has been firbe-glassed

Offside outer sill has been fibre-glassed

Offside rear inner wheel well has been fibre-glassed

Pass 10 Feb 2011 75,312 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front x member corroded but not considerd exsessive

Fail 9 Feb 2011

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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V38 PWY is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 V38 PWY, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V38 PWY registered?

V38 PWY is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2011.

Is V38 PWY safe to buy?

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