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YY51 XAL

2018 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,305 mi
Last recorded172,305 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY51 XAL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 172,305 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2025 172,305 miles

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 168,275 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 163,477 miles

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component gaiter area (2.1.5 (a))

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

headlamap lenses clouding over slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2022 151,523 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 151,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 137,022 miles

advise(rear pads 70% worn)

advise(rear tyres wearing low)

Fail 13 Oct 2021 137,022 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

advise(rear pads 70% worn)

advise(rear tyres wearing low)

Pass 7 Sep 2020 117,070 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 117,070 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 106,586 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 106,586 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2018 94,722 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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YY51 XAL is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 YY51 XAL, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YY51 XAL registered?

YY51 XAL is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 March 2018.

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