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VF51 AVR

2015 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

222,019 mi
Last recorded222,019 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AVR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 222,019 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 222,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 219,701 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 219,701 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger area . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 219,522 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 217,875 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 206,024 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 205,818 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D shaped mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 190,406 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 179,680 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2018 179,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 160,238 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2015 132,327 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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VF51 AVR is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 VF51 AVR, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF51 AVR registered?

VF51 AVR is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2015.

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