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X926 VBK

2001 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,318 mi
Last recorded165,318 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX926 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 165,318 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 162,115 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 162,113 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 156,254 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 156,183 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 152,067 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 152,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 149,671 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective close to excessive advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()

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

both rear tyres have edge wear

corrosion to sills

cover sills fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2019 148,655 miles

Corrosion to inner sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join, close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Holed corrosion to inner sill, out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 5 Nov 2019 148,643 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion to inner sills

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear join, close to excessive (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Holed corrosion to inner sill, out of prescribed area

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on edges

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 19 Oct 2018 145,417 miles

Centre rear seats not fitted at time of test

Corrosion to both inner sills, not within a prescribed area

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Fail 18 Oct 2018 145,403 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Centre rear seats not fitted at time of test

Corrosion to both inner sills, not within a prescribed area

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges, smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 25 Oct 2017 143,203 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross-member (2.4.A.3)

both headlamps deteriorated , beam images poor

Fail 21 Oct 2017 143,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross-member (2.4.A.3)

both headlamps deteriorated , beam images poor

Pass 17 Oct 2016 134,188 miles

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Fail 14 Oct 2016 134,106 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected flap missing (1.9.3b)

corrosion to nearside front inner sill

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Oct 2015 132,998 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,350 miles

poor beam pattern both headlights scratched/yellowed

Pass 29 Oct 2013 122,327 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 115,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mount broken

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,069 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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X926 VBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X926 VBK, 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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X926 VBK is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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