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V987 VKE

2020 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,323 mi
Last recorded117,323 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2020 Mazda Bongo107,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 VKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2020
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,323 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 111,955 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 102,642 miles

Rear N/SR AND O/S/R axle bump stops missing

Fail 13 Jul 2023 102,642 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear N/SR AND O/S/R axle bump stops missing

Pass 7 Jul 2022 95,623 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

front cross member corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2022 95,622 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 65 r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

front cross member corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2021 88,673 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,735 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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V987 VKE is a 2020 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2020 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 107,632 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 V987 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 6 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V987 VKE registered?

V987 VKE is a 2020 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2020.

Is V987 VKE safe to buy?

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