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VA52 VWT

2009 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

105,745 mi
Last recorded105,745 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo130,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VWT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 105,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flex exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 105,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper and lower ball joint dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre flex exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 103,661 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 103,626 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 102,898 miles

Offside rear lower inner panel excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Fail 19 Dec 2023 102,898 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/70R15 109/107S (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear lower inner panel excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area

Pass 30 Nov 2022 99,397 miles

Rear lower inner wheel arch at back excessively corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2021 98,597 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,597 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 97,757 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,757 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 96,640 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 94,801 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,535 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 89,340 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,058 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,265 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system is starting to corrode

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,641 miles

near side rear tyre outer wall perished

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,345 miles

damage to offside & nearside sills not enough to weaken the struciure

Pass 13 Nov 2009 69,405 miles

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

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

handbrake travel

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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VA52 VWT is a 2009 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VA52 VWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA52 VWT registered?

VA52 VWT is a 2009 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 16 November 2009.

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