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VF06 CZE

2006 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,242 mi
Last recorded125,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF06 CZE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 125,242 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 122,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 117,490 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 117,490 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 109,544 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs near spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 109,543 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs near spring mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 101,063 miles

Headlamp images poor and only just pass

Fail 27 Jan 2022 101,058 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp images poor and only just pass

Pass 21 Jan 2021 95,534 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 93,196 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 93,195 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective under inflated ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 88,179 miles

exhaust leak from manifold area

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Jan 2018 80,500 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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VF06 CZE is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF06 CZE, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF06 CZE registered?

VF06 CZE is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2006.

Is VF06 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF06 CZE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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