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VF54 FLA

2014 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,668 mi
Last recorded131,668 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo122,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 FLA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 131,668 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2025 130,188 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 130,188 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,557 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 128,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 127,929 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 125,507 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2021 125,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 122,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2020 122,813 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 115,572 miles

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

front inner brake pads look low

offside rear brake pads are low

springs stiffener fitted to rear springs

Fail 8 May 2019 115,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

engine has a slight oil leak

front brake discs are slightly pitted

front inner brake pads look low

offside rear brake pads are low

springs stiffener fitted to rear springs

Pass 29 May 2018 109,226 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 109,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 109,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 108,031 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,696 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 101,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 98,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 92,460 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 92,460 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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VF54 FLA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 VF54 FLA, 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 VF54 FLA registered?

VF54 FLA is a 2014 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2014.

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