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M52 VJL

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

89,343 mi
Last recorded89,343 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM52 VJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2026 89,343 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 88,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023

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

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Rear brake back-plate corroded, both N/S&O/S

Rear brake squeals whilst being brake tested

Rear wiper worn

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 21 Jul 2023

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension components have some corrosion

Rear brake back-plate corroded, both N/S&O/S

Rear brake squeals whilst being brake tested

Rear wiper worn

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Jul 2022 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 70,000 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2021 70,000 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle binding on (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 70,001 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 70,000 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Several suspension components have corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2019 70,000 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Several suspension components have corrosion

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 67,917 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2018 67,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

nearside front inner sill corroded outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 May 2017 66,884 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,198 miles

both rear tyres perished

front cross member corroded but no within 30cm of body mounting or suspension or brake component

slight play in nearside rear link rod

slight play in offside rear link rod

Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,988 miles

both front tyres wearing edges

front crossmember corroded

offside front track rod end boot perished

Fail 16 Jun 2015 65,988 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing edges

front brake discs in poor condition

front crossmember corroded

offside front track rod end boot perished

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 65,307 miles

both track rod end boots slightly perished

front brake discs in very poor condition

nearside front lower ball joint boot slightly perished

nearside front suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

offside front suspension arm rear bush slightly perished

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,497 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs slighty corroded

rear exhaust corroded and leaking slighty

Pass 26 Jun 2012 60,266 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 50,846 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 49,250 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 43,294 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,658 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 34,658 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

sun visor sticker fitted †wipers wearing †front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2006 27,656 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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M52 VJL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 M52 VJL, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M52 VJL is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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