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HX05 XRV

2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,345 mi
Last recorded205,345 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee139,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XRV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 205,345 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 205,341 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 197,268 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake pads starting to get low

Fail 6 Jun 2025 197,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 19 Jun 2024 191,045 miles

rear pads wearing low

Fail 19 Jun 2024 191,045 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear pads wearing low

Pass 5 Jun 2023 182,055 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 182,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 173,559 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 173,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lense opaque (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 166,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 164,865 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 158,853 miles

Nearside rack rod end dust cover cracking

Offside track rod end dust cover cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2018 149,092 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 149,092 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 136,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish

Offside Front tyre tread and sidewall heavily cracked and perished

Fail 18 May 2017 136,139 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread starting to crack and perish

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front tyre tread and sidewall heavily cracked and perished

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 132,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 130,491 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom ball joint boot perrished and begining to crack

little handbrake reserve travel

wiper blades worn

Fail 22 May 2015 130,491 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both bottom ball joint boot perrished and begining to crack

little handbrake reserve travel

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 May 2014 127,454 miles

both headlamp aims set on upper limit .

Fail 9 May 2014 127,454 miles

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

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

both headlamp aims set on upper limit .

Pass 9 May 2013 122,851 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 122,842 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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HX05 XRV is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 139,636 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX05 XRV, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX05 XRV registered?

HX05 XRV is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 November 2012.

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