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X522 VRL

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,054 mi
Last recorded104,054 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 104,054 miles

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

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear LARGER TYRES FITTED ON REAR AXLE

Fail 26 Jan 2026 104,054 miles

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

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Rear LARGER TYRES FITTED ON REAR AXLE

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 104,026 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction objects hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Wheel trims fitted restricting view of wheel bolts & brake components

Pass 10 Jan 2025 100,493 miles

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS AND SOME BRAKE COMPONENTS CONCEALED BY WHEEL TRIMS

Rear LARGER SIZE TYRES FITTED ON REAR AXLE

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,973 miles

BONNET STAY DEFECTIVE

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 11 Jan 2024 94,973 miles

BONNET STAY DEFECTIVE

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

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

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

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 13 Jan 2023 88,598 miles

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Fail 13 Jan 2023 88,598 miles

Brake performance not tested DEFECTIVE REAR TYRES UNSAFE FOR ROLLER BRAKE TEST (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier CARRIER INSECURE (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier BATTERY INSECURE (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN OUTER TREAD EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 22 Jan 2022 82,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 78,008 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 74,627 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 74,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall badly split showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 69,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2018 61,159 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 51,390 miles

advise both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread cord not exposed will need attention very soon advise replace

Fail 17 Jan 2017 51,390 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread cord exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread cord exposed and no tread outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

advise both rear tyres cracked and perished in tread cord not exposed will need attention very soon advise replace

Pass 21 Jan 2016 42,990 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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X522 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X522 VRL, 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 X522 VRL registered?

X522 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 9 February 2016.

Is X522 VRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 VRL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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