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W179 VLE

2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,649 mi
Last recorded109,649 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee138,733 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 VLE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2025 109,649 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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W179 VLE is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 138,733 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 W179 VLE, 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 26 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W179 VLE registered?

W179 VLE is a 2000 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is W179 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W179 VLE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W179 VLE have outstanding finance?

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