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X631 VRL

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,559 mi
Last recorded164,559 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX631 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 164,559 miles

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

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

underbody + components corroding

Fail 30 Jan 2026 164,502 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody + components corroding

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 158,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 152,011 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 151,867 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Corrosion on N.S.F sill holed N.S.F sill crushed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 139,621 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 136,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 130,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 118,885 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 107,956 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 98,756 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 92,730 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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X631 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X631 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 X631 VRL registered?

X631 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2016.

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