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VF02 TMX

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,051 mi
Last recorded128,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 TMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 128,051 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 123,432 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 123,432 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 121,134 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 119,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 113,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,979 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 106,979 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 103,316 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing outer edge (dot 12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scubbing outer edge (dot 12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (dot13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scrubbing outer edge (dot 12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and scubbing outer edge (dot 12) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on tread (dot13) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Pass 30 Nov 2017 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Childs safety seat fitted to n/s/front seat belt

Pass 8 Nov 2016 81,565 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 TMX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VF02 TMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF02 TMX registered?

VF02 TMX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2016.

Is VF02 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF02 TMX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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