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V473 HHP

2010 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

98,358 mi
Last recorded98,358 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 HHP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 98,358 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2025 98,357 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s/f and o/s/f behind front bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s/r and o/s/r (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 98,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (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/outrigger (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 fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 97,632 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 97,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced see yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened see yellow chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting see yellow chalk (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 96,842 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 96,842 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 95,981 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 95,981 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gaskets (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 94,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,690 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel above sill end and outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 93,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch panel above sill end and outside prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 90,963 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 90,963 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and strengthening rib (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 88,216 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 88,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,968 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2017 85,968 miles

Central exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 84,545 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 84,545 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,740 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 78,018 miles

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

aill four tyres have radial cracking within the tread

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 63,134 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 59,293 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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V473 HHP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 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 V473 HHP, 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 16 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V473 HHP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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