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VF51 AWV

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,358 mi
Last recorded87,358 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AWV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 87,358 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both central D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2026 87,358 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended Fog lamp (4.10 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both central D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 87,008 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 82,947 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 82,947 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 80,379 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,272 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,272 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 78,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Front Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Tyre close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL.. 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 77,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 76,775 miles

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 10 May 2017 73,546 miles

Vehicle undersealed

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 AWV is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AWV, 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.

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What year was VF51 AWV registered?

VF51 AWV is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

Is VF51 AWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AWV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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