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VF51 AZX

2017 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,063 mi
Last recorded113,063 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 AZX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 113,063 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 106,069 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 103,613 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 103,613 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2022 100,421 miles

rear exhaust flexible section starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2022 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 97,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 94,635 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 92,643 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 87,382 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 87,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,873 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 81,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 AZX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AZX, 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

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What year was VF51 AZX registered?

VF51 AZX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is VF51 AZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF51 AZX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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