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VF05 FOD

2017 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,883 mi
Last recorded166,883 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo112,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 166,883 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 166,873 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 157,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2025 157,755 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 148,340 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2023 139,034 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 131,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 120,516 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 109,308 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 100,981 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 90,557 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 83,498 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 83,498 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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 FOD is a 2017 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FOD, 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 FOD registered?

VF05 FOD is a 2017 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2017.

Is VF05 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 FOD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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