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X798 VRL

2016 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,289 mi
Last recorded75,289 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX798 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 75,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 70,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2023 68,199 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 16 May 2023 68,199 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 May 2022 65,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracked inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 62,838 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 61,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 56,510 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 May 2017 53,335 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,303 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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X798 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X798 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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X798 VRL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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