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V212 VKE

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV212 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 121,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 119,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 103,478 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 101,824 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 98,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 98,914 miles

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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V212 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V212 VKE, 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 V212 VKE registered?

V212 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V212 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V212 VKE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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