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R969 VRH

2015 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

208,758 mi
Last recorded208,758 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 VRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 208,758 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced flickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Tell tale faulty (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Tow bar corroded/under sealed

Under side of vehicle, components & brake pipes undersealed, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 5 Feb 2025 199,124 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp flickers when cold (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVILY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Heavily corroded (6.1.6 (a))

under body HEAVILY UNDERSEALED obscuring component and brake pipe condition

Pass 29 Feb 2024 185,210 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 185,208 miles

Fuel system component leaking diesel heater filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 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))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 173,030 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve Stem Perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 148,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 137,156 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 136,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 121,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,130 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 104,410 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 96,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 88,960 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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R969 VRH is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 R969 VRH, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R969 VRH registered?

R969 VRH is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2015.

Is R969 VRH safe to buy?

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