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VU53 HOA

2011 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

140,350 mi
Last recorded140,350 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HOA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 140,350 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))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2024 137,487 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 134,509 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 11 Apr 2022 131,570 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint gator perishing

Offside Front Lower lower ball joint gator perishing

Fail 8 Apr 2022 131,538 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower lower ball joint gator perishing

Offside Front Lower lower ball joint gator perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2021 129,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 126,792 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 121,782 miles

Age related cracks to all tyres

Pass 19 Apr 2018 117,700 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 113,215 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 109,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 101,956 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 96,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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VU53 HOA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 VU53 HOA, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VU53 HOA registered?

VU53 HOA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 September 2011.

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