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VF05 FMX

2017 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,864 mi
Last recorded168,864 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 168,864 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 162,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 146,191 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 127,676 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,785 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,111 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 76,438 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 66,070 miles

unable to fully check offside center row seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 55,548 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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VF05 FMX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 112,924 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 VF05 FMX, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF05 FMX registered?

VF05 FMX is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2017.

Is VF05 FMX safe to buy?

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