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V963 VKE

1999 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,983 mi
Last recorded111,983 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV963 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2025 111,983 miles

underbody heavily coated with underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2024 106,827 miles

undersealed

vehicle has been stood

Pass 30 Nov 2023 105,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 101,424 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 96,584 miles

Presented with rear seat in bed position

Pass 10 Jun 2020 96,489 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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V963 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V963 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 V963 VKE registered?

V963 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V963 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V963 VKE shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V963 VKE have outstanding finance?

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