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VF54 FMK

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,994 mi
Last recorded122,994 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 FMK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,994 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 122,990 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 121,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 121,004 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 118,313 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 114,771 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 114,770 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 103,859 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 103,855 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 101,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 101,536 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 97,635 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 97,535 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 88,516 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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VF54 FMK is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 115,200 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 VF54 FMK, 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 10 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 VF54 FMK registered?

VF54 FMK is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is VF54 FMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF54 FMK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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