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V973 VKE

1999 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,005 mi
Last recorded108,005 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo125,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 108,005 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 107,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 102,472 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2024 96,284 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 93,610 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 93,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 90,868 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 82,324 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear seat in bed position

Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,258 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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V973 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel 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 V973 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 V973 VKE registered?

V973 VKE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 December 1999.

Is V973 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V973 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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