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VF02 TLX

2017 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,336 mi
Last recorded114,336 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 TLX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,336 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 114,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and carrier insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 107,581 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 101,025 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 101,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,924 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 89,130 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 71,815 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres slight damage to tread

Pass 25 Jun 2020 63,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 50,320 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 32,474 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 16,903 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 TLX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 TLX, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF02 TLX?

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What year was VF02 TLX registered?

VF02 TLX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2017.

Is VF02 TLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 TLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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