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V225 OVX

2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee138,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 OVX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 138,572 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 120,753 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2023 103,425 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 89,032 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2022 88,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 76,027 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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V225 OVX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 138,733 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 V225 OVX, 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 26 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 V225 OVX registered?

V225 OVX is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V225 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V225 OVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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