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VF51 AVX

2016 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

82,509 mi
Last recorded82,509 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AVX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 82,509 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 82,509 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 82,128 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 82,128 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 81,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 81,141 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,748 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,263 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 75,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 72,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm & perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm & perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 69,482 miles

Offside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge

all tyres perishing slightly in between tread

Pass 4 Oct 2018 64,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 57,760 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,177 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 AVX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VF51 AVX, 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 VF51 AVX registered?

VF51 AVX is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2016.

Is VF51 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AVX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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