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VF02 OVS

2012 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

164,477 mi
Last recorded164,477 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo130,007 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OVS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 164,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 154,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 154,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 147,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 140,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 126,723 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 126,723 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 115,942 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 112,540 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,792 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 102,785 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 97,269 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,604 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 89,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,382 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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VF02 OVS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 130,007 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 VF02 OVS, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF02 OVS registered?

VF02 OVS is a 2012 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is VF02 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 OVS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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