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V547 VKE

1999 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

163,482 mi
Last recorded163,482 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV547 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 163,482 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

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

loud noise from rear when driven over 10mph,pads look ok and other than slight axle noise when rotated by hand nothing obvious found==advise more thorough investigation

oil leak

Fail 30 Jul 2024 163,474 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer sill rusty

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

loud noise from rear when driven over 10mph,pads look ok and other than slight axle noise when rotated by hand nothing obvious found==advise more thorough investigation

oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2023 152,561 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2022 142,238 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 142,238 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower wing area behind bumper (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 132,487 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 132,455 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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V547 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 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 V547 VKE, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V547 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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