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V624 VAG

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

219,101 mi
Last recorded219,101 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV624 VAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 219,101 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Some play in offside inner steering arm joint

Fail 10 Nov 2025 219,095 miles

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

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Some play in offside inner steering arm joint

Pass 12 Nov 2024 215,516 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2023 206,571 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 206,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 194,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 186,902 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 186,819 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 179,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2020 179,049 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2019 168,792 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers worn

Fail 30 May 2019 168,792 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

wipers worn

Pass 14 May 2018 158,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 9 May 2018 157,884 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 5 May 2017 144,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on egde

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 5 May 2017 144,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on egde

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 4 May 2016 132,421 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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V624 VAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V624 VAG, 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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V624 VAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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