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V938 VKE

1999 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,429 mi
Last recorded124,429 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 124,429 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 113,466 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 98,487 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 93,121 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 91,970 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 90,752 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 90,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,739 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 90,739 miles

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

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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V938 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V938 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V938 VKE registered?

V938 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V938 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V938 VKE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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