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VF02 RVW

2018 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,013 mi
Last recorded141,013 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 RVW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 141,013 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 140,941 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Central Front Lower Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhurst blowing (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 129,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 129,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 116,636 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 116,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre Exposed on Outer Edge (215/65/R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2023 104,161 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 92,557 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 92,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 84,069 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 77,062 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 66,077 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 54,354 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 RVW is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RVW, 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 8 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 RVW registered?

VF02 RVW is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is VF02 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 RVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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