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VF51 AYY

2017 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,903 mi
Last recorded87,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 AYY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom arm both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 86,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 86,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 86,084 miles

Central Rear Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear Rear facing camera illuminates with marker lights (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 81,380 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 79,187 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 77,164 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,529 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 64,336 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 64,336 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,407 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 AYY is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 AYY, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VF51 AYY?

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What year was VF51 AYY registered?

VF51 AYY is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2017.

Is VF51 AYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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