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X874 VBK

2010 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

261,269 mi
Last recorded261,269 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Mazda Bongo135,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX874 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 261,269 miles

Offside rear chassis rail rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2025 261,263 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside rear chassis rail rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2024 249,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 237,752 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 237,748 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 226,006 miles

considerable handbrake lever travel

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2022 226,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

considerable handbrake lever travel

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2021 217,004 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 208,941 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 195,346 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 195,253 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Mar 2018 185,864 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 184,109 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 181,375 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT TRACK ROD GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

Fail 12 Feb 2016 181,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMIT

FRONT TRACK ROD GAITERS STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 26 Feb 2015 179,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 175,071 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 171,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 171,740 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 151,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

rear brake pads worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 151,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning lamp illuminated

rear brake pads worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 138,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Jul 2010 125,730 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 125,730 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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X874 VBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 135,155 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 X874 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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What year was X874 VBK registered?

X874 VBK is a 2010 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2010.

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