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VA51 XLC

2009 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

164,579 mi
Last recorded164,579 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 XLC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 164,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 164,568 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 160,268 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 156,431 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 152,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill Corroded

Offside Rear Crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 152,762 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits CO - 9.20 (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear inner sill Corroded

Offside Rear Crossmember corroded

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 148,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion hole O/S/R corner underside

Offside Rear Corrosion hole at rear of O/S inner sill

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 148,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Between lower arm rear bush and front of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Between lower arm rear bush and front of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Corrosion hole O/S/R corner underside

Offside Rear Corrosion hole at rear of O/S inner sill

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 144,182 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Jun 2020 143,629 miles

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

tyres rubber perishing

Fail 22 Jun 2020 143,629 miles

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

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

tyres rubber perishing

Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,315 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 142,277 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 138,037 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 134,564 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 129,446 miles

slight corrosion n/s inner sill

Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,501 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sill corroded

exhaust corroded

front brake pads wearing low

sill trims fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 116,290 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

front discs pitted inner edges

inner sills rusty offside and nearside

outer sill covers fitted obscuring inspection

rear x member rusty offside and nearside

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,841 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front disc corroded on inside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,492 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 84,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 72,000 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 65,164 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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VA51 XLC is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 130,773 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 VA51 XLC, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA51 XLC registered?

VA51 XLC is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 May 2009.

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