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VA51 YHV

2013 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,610 mi
Last recorded188,610 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 YHV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 188,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner sill heavy corrosion

Rear Inner arches, both sides heavy corrosion

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2024 187,040 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 187,040 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 180,751 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jul 2022 174,315 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 164,639 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 157,120 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 152,219 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 147,570 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 141,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 136,869 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 132,063 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,398 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 117,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 102,885 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 YHV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 YHV, 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 VA51 YHV registered?

VA51 YHV is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 July 2013.

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