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V478 HHP

2010 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,118 mi
Last recorded113,118 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 HHP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 113,118 miles

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

Nearside Front sill panel corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2025 107,701 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 98,969 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 98,954 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Emisions not tested, low coolant light on risk of over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2022 97,532 miles

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2022 97,531 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,880 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 91,642 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

underside corrosion

Pass 10 May 2018 89,875 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

underside corrosion

Fail 10 May 2018 89,875 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

underside corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2017 87,403 miles

n/s mirror glass missing

patches of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2016 84,999 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 78,020 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 66,239 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 54,375 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2011 41,830 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 41,830 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 32,961 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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V478 HHP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 V478 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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What year was V478 HHP registered?

V478 HHP is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 October 2010.

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