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VF02 SYP

2014 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,961 mi
Last recorded120,961 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 SYP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,961 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 119,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 119,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 117,693 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 117,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 115,866 miles

Rear Inner sills corroding

heavily under sealed underneath

Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,814 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Inner sills corroding

heavily under sealed underneath

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,390 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 113,390 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 109,919 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 109,919 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,481 miles

anti roll bar drop link rubber perishing on o/s/f

Fail 28 Mar 2019 106,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

anti roll bar drop link rubber perishing on o/s/f

head lamps misting

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber starting to perish

Pass 22 Mar 2018 100,877 miles

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2017 96,059 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 90,148 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod has slight movement

emissions not carried out due to being L.P.G

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,408 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,579 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 71,579 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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VF02 SYP is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 122,096 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 VF02 SYP, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF02 SYP registered?

VF02 SYP is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is VF02 SYP safe to buy?

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