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VU53 FNJ

2010 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,042 mi
Last recorded166,042 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 FNJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 166,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 166,042 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 161,088 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 152,812 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 152,812 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2022 148,923 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,369 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 146,369 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 141,651 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2020 141,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2019 137,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 137,436 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BY LOWER ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,677 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 122,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 114,072 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,761 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 106,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 105,903 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,812 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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VU53 FNJ is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VU53 FNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 FNJ registered?

VU53 FNJ is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 July 2010.

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The MOT history for VU53 FNJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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