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M232 XWS

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

220,144 mi
Last recorded220,144 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM232 XWS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 220,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 211,018 miles

wrap around side repeters

brake discs corroded from sitting

Fail 9 Aug 2016 211,017 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting inner wheel arch (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake discs corroded from sitting

wrap around side repeters

Fail 27 May 2016 211,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer sill has tape on

tape on rear wheel arches

two different size wheels on van

wrap around indicators so no repeters

Pass 24 Jul 2013 209,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear seats folded down

serface corrosion were its been sitting

tyres different size on different axles

Fail 19 Jul 2013 209,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery flat

rear seats folded down

serface corrosion were its been sitting

tyres different size on different axles

Pass 23 Jan 2012 208,946 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm,suggest early replacement

Fail 20 Jan 2012 208,849 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread 1.6mm,suggest early replacement

Pass 1 Feb 2011 200,901 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 200,899 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 192,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 190,589 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 181,639 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 181,601 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front no. plate cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2006 170,527 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 170,527 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 158,549 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 158,539 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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M232 XWS is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 M232 XWS, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M232 XWS registered?

M232 XWS is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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