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VF05 FPG

2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,164 mi
Last recorded72,164 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee140,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF05 FPG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 72,164 miles

Offside O/S Wing mirror glass slightly crack

Pass 5 Aug 2024 69,729 miles

Offside O/S Wing mirror glass slightly crack

Pass 27 Jul 2023 67,564 miles

O/S Door mirror glass slightly broken

Pass 17 Aug 2022 67,142 miles

Headlights deteriorated

O/S/F Mirror Glass cracked

Pass 12 Aug 2021 62,727 miles

drivers door mirror glass broken

Fail 2 Aug 2021 62,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

drivers door mirror glass broken

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,878 miles

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2019 59,853 miles

mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,621 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,621 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 54,242 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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VF05 FPG is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,334 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 VF05 FPG, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was VF05 FPG registered?

VF05 FPG is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 September 2017.

Is VF05 FPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF05 FPG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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