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VF02 OVY

2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,680 mi
Last recorded163,680 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee139,636 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF02 OVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 163,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 157,153 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 157,044 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 149,721 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 149,659 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +- 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 146,268 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin +- 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,950 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 142,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 138,100 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 138,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 135,027 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight corrosion to rear floors

Fail 15 Jan 2020 135,019 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Inner light unit damaged

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

both rear tyres perished and cracked

oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis

slight corrosion to rear floors

Pass 29 Nov 2018 130,452 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 130,449 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 125,424 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 125,424 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 118,840 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 116,471 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside & nearside (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 110,837 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2014 110,837 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2013 90,446 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 75,178 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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VF02 OVY is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 139,636 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF02 OVY, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF02 OVY registered?

VF02 OVY is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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The MOT history for VF02 OVY shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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