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X853 VBK

2010 Mazda Bongo

Gold Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

165,361 mi
Last recorded165,361 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX853 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 165,361 miles

Front pads approx 70% worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 165,361 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front pads approx 70% worn

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 157,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has large cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack leaking

Fail 20 May 2019 157,983 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has large cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering rack leaking

Pass 23 May 2018 153,133 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre valve damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2017 144,053 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 144,053 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 138,488 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

both steering arms have slight play

Fail 9 May 2016 138,488 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering gaiter (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre nailed

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

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 12 May 2015 134,069 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 12 May 2015 134,069 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 16 May 2014 127,220 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside front tyre has small cut but not exposing cord

Pass 15 May 2013 122,405 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2013 122,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2012 114,923 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 114,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 100,926 miles

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

vehicle presented with rear seats stowed.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,380 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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X853 VBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Gold with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 X853 VBK, 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.

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X853 VBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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