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W616 VCD

2013 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

231,783 mi
Last recorded231,783 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo126,195 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW616 VCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 231,783 miles

Rear anti roll bar links marginal wear

some areas corroded some marginal

steering Colom uj some wear

Pass 15 Jul 2024 226,134 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rears marginal (5.3.4 (a) (i))

no coolant cap fitted

some signs of corrosion esp offside front outrigger

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2023 217,379 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 217,378 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2022 204,892 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 181,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 180,186 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn at edges - stepped tread

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

play in both n/s anti-roll bar drop links

Fail 4 May 2020 180,186 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and badly cracked and perished

o/s/r and both front tyres worn to 3mm and worn at edges

play in both n/s anti-roll bar drop links

rear brake pads appear worn

Pass 30 Apr 2019 174,269 miles

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated

o/s/r and both front tyres worn at edges - stepped tread

Fail 30 Apr 2019 174,269 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both headlamps becoming deteriorated

exhaust becoming corroded

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f suspension lower ball joint dust cover becoming deteriorated

o/s/r and both front tyres worn at edges - stepped tread

Pass 3 May 2018 168,011 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 168,011 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 160,732 miles

wrong nuts and studs for wheels fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2017 160,732 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wrong nuts and studs for wheels fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,612 miles

Fog light faded

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2015 138,050 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2015 138,020 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front brake pads wearing low

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 123,828 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 123,828 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,464 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Mar 2013 110,464 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W616 VCD is a 2013 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 W616 VCD, 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.

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What year was W616 VCD registered?

W616 VCD is a 2013 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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