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V973 PDV

2013 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

169,735 mi
Last recorded169,735 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 169,735 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroding ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroding ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroding ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroding ok at time of test (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 128,212 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Mar 2018 102,822 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 102,816 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,505 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 99,495 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,271 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 95,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,048 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 89,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 83,338 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 83,328 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,290 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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V973 PDV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 V973 PDV, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V973 PDV registered?

V973 PDV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2013.

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