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VA52 ZKX

2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,229 mi
Last recorded145,229 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA52 ZKX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 145,229 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,531 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 141,384 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 138,917 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 135,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 128,300 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 116,500 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 99,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 89,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 83,922 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 83,922 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres split

Fail 23 Sep 2016 83,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,693 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 79,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 70,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,721 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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VA52 ZKX is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 133,951 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 VA52 ZKX, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VA52 ZKX registered?

VA52 ZKX is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 October 2013.

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