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VU53 HRN

2013 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,833 mi
Last recorded96,833 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 HRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 96,833 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,086 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 95,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 93,333 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 93,316 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 92,311 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 90,851 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 89,194 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 88,104 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,899 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 86,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 86,170 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 82,592 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 77,799 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 73,900 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,784 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 HRN is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 126,195 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 HRN, 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 13 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 VU53 HRN registered?

VU53 HRN is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2013.

Is VU53 HRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 HRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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