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V989 XAG

2016 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 XAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 130,527 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 129,382 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))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,300 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))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 126,014 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 124,034 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 119,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 116,832 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 111,196 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,196 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 102,770 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 102,770 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 96,065 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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V989 XAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V989 XAG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V989 XAG registered?

V989 XAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is V989 XAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 XAG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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