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V151 FVK

2017 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,438 mi
Last recorded194,438 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV151 FVK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 194,438 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 17 Dec 2024 193,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 93,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill by seats (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215 55 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 177,941 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2023 177,941 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component inner end of rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both sides front shock absorber shrouds broken

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

n/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2022 165,500 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 165,500 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer light lens loose

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 154,660 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

oil leaks

Fail 31 Aug 2021 154,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS wiper rubber blade breaking apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam light bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS D bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leaking from engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system rusty and corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS suspension arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end split pin missing. Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine over heating ()

Fail 31 Aug 2021 154,659 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Light intensity reduced (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively OS wiper rubber blade breaking apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Dipped beam light bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn NS & OS D bushes worn and cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leaking from engine/ gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system rusty and corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS suspension arm bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end split pin missing. Suspension arm ball joint split pin missing

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Coolant leak Engine over heating ()

Pass 3 Sep 2020 143,272 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 131,316 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 107,871 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 99,011 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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V151 FVK is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 V151 FVK, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V151 FVK is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2017.

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