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T151 VAJ

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

187,012 mi
Last recorded187,012 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT151 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 187,012 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 187,011 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2025 185,173 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 181,129 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 176,690 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,741 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 159,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 154,443 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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T151 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 119,920 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T151 VAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T151 VAJ registered?

T151 VAJ is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T151 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T151 VAJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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