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VF51 AWG

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,104 mi
Last recorded124,104 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AWG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 124,104 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2023 121,592 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Fail 9 Aug 2023 121,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 26 Jul 2022 111,608 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear both rear indicators product on lens

Pass 13 Jul 2021 94,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 89,115 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 81,829 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 81,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 75,116 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,755 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 65,233 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 60,090 miles

engine covers & under trays 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 AWG is a 2001 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 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 AWG, 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.

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What year was VF51 AWG registered?

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

Is VF51 AWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AWG 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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