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Y57 VHJ

2001 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,671 mi
Last recorded109,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 VHJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 109,671 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2025 109,671 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear Not secure. (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 108,072 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 106,874 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,874 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 105,619 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2022 105,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 102,209 miles

Advise centre exhaust mount snapped but system secure

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2021 102,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise centre exhaust mount snapped but system secure

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 100,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 98,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 95,164 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2017 94,212 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 94,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres and offside rear age cracking to walls

Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,086 miles

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

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 84,944 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 84,500 miles

Advise both rear half shaft seal weaping.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,911 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 80,062 miles

slight oil leak from nearside rearhalf shaft seal

Fail 7 Jan 2012 80,062 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight oil leak from nearside rearhalf shaft seal

Pass 6 Jan 2011 71,308 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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Y57 VHJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y57 VHJ, 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 Y57 VHJ registered?

Y57 VHJ is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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