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VF51 ATZ

2014 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,810 mi
Last recorded187,810 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF51 ATZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 187,810 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2025 187,707 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from engine ()

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner underside marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area underside marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 185,942 miles

ball joint slight play

o/s /f inner rack end slight play

Fail 17 Jan 2025 185,938 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ball joint slight play

coolant leak?

o/s /f inner rack end slight play

Fail 17 Dec 2024 185,888 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 177,564 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 173,602 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2021 169,070 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 169,070 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 164,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 161,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 153,829 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 141,070 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 126,419 miles

Advise slight play in near side front anti roll bar drop link.

Advise slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 19 Feb 2016 117,115 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 116,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,746 miles

Slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Feb 2014 101,029 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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VF51 ATZ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VF51 ATZ, 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.

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What year was VF51 ATZ registered?

VF51 ATZ is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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