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V275 VAG

2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

165,021 mi
Last recorded165,021 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 VAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 165,021 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 165,007 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch upper and lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 162,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 156,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 156,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 148,778 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 143,613 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 143,612 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 138,939 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 138,939 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,276 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 111,278 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 99,976 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 99,956 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V275 VAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 123,528 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V275 VAG, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V275 VAG is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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