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VA52 ZRT

2016 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,709 mi
Last recorded89,709 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZRT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 89,709 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 81,659 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight cloudy

Pass 1 Dec 2023 74,000 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 67,718 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 62,751 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 56,617 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 51,813 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 50,774 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 50,704 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Under covers fitted obscuring some components

unable to see all brake pads fully

Pass 18 Nov 2017 49,877 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,235 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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VA52 ZRT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VA52 ZRT, 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.

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What year was VA52 ZRT registered?

VA52 ZRT is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is VA52 ZRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA52 ZRT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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