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X832 VRL

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,962 mi
Last recorded128,962 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX832 VRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 128,962 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 127,631 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flexi deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2025 127,629 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2024 125,565 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 125,563 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing both (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,622 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 120,374 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 120,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 116,208 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,752 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2020 113,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 109,199 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 104,378 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 97,285 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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X832 VRL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 X832 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X832 VRL registered?

X832 VRL is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is X832 VRL safe to buy?

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