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VA52 VYL

2011 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 VYL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 132,742 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 131,931 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,587 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 128,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 128,872 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,546 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 112,856 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 108,343 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 104,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 6 Feb 2014 104,579 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside rear tyre - seperating

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,907 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,647 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 93,044 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 93,044 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 VYL is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 VYL, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA52 VYL registered?

VA52 VYL is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2011.

Is VA52 VYL safe to buy?

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