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VF54 FTK

2016 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

114,724 mi
Last recorded114,724 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo115,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 114,724 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 106,585 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 98,482 miles

Exhaust middle joint corroded

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

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

Fail 29 May 2024 98,482 miles

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

Exhaust middle joint corroded

Fuel cap seal perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both with poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 97,327 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both with poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 97,325 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both inner sills slightly corroded

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both with poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 93,349 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 87,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 84,650 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end dust covers starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jul 2020 84,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/f and n/s/f track rod end dust covers starting to deteriorate

Pass 15 Jul 2019 79,190 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,023 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 61,899 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 7 Jun 2017 61,398 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 17 May 2016 50,499 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 50,499 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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VF54 FTK is a 2016 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FTK, 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.

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What year was VF54 FTK registered?

VF54 FTK is a 2016 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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