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YO06 VHL

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO06 VHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 83,575 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust hanger bracket corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 81,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bottom arm rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bottom arm rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 81,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bottom arm rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bottom arm rear bushing perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 78,889 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 76,374 miles

head lights dull

Pass 4 Dec 2021 72,738 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,520 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 68,269 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 68,269 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2016 64,896 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 64,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also low tread (4.1.D.1a)

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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YO06 VHL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YO06 VHL, 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 YO06 VHL registered?

YO06 VHL is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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