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V890 LDE

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,916 mi
Last recorded143,916 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 LDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 143,916 miles

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2026 143,916 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded and holed / not in prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear body panel corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear body panel corroded(wheel arch)

Nearside Rear screeching from brake when reversing.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 140,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear body panel corroded(wheel arch)

Nearside Rear screeching from brake when reversing.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 131,466 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 122,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,441 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2021 102,847 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 98,842 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,496 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 86,771 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracks + worn on edge * strong advisory *

Nearside Rear tyre cracks

Offside Front tyre cracks worn on edge * strong advisory *

Offside Rear tyre cracks

Pass 27 Sep 2016 76,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 67,617 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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V890 LDE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V890 LDE, 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 V890 LDE registered?

V890 LDE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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