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VF51 AVL

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,281 mi
Last recorded69,281 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 69,281 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexible section corroded.

No bonnet prop.

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn, on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Stonechip in zone A.

Fail 18 Feb 2026 69,281 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexible section corroded.

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively And O/S also (3.4 (b) (ii))

No bonnet prop.

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn, on inner edge.

Rear Exhaust flange corroded

Stonechip in zone A.

Pass 28 Feb 2025 61,468 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2x (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi section corroded, but still secure at moment.

Stone chip in zone A, of windscreen.

Wipers poor/smearing.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 60,877 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier 2 x batteries. (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust flexi section corroded, but not insecure.

Front Wiper blades poor.

Pass 9 Mar 2023 60,155 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 55,517 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 54,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 48,572 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 46,009 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 41,778 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Mar 2017 41,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jan 2016 31,536 miles

Under trays & engine covers fitted

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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VF51 AVL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 VF51 AVL, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF51 AVL registered?

VF51 AVL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is VF51 AVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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