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M302 PDV

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,791 mi
Last recorded209,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM302 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 209,791 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 209,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 198,332 miles

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

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inc inner arches signs of previous welding and undersealing

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Fail 26 May 2022 198,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

surface corrosion all around underbody areas inc inner arches signs of previous welding and undersealing

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2021 197,918 miles

corrosion to front and rear brake backing plates

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil prings

front and rear tyre walls perished and cracking

sings of extensive welding to underbody and underbody heavily undersealed. corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r spring tops and o/s/f and n/s/f suspension tops

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion all around underbody areas and inner arches.

Fail 17 Jun 2021 197,918 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear brake backing plates

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil prings

front and rear tyre walls perished and cracking

sings of extensive welding to underbody and underbody heavily undersealed. corrosion to o/s/r and n/s/r spring tops and o/s/f and n/s/f suspension tops

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

surface corrosion all around underbody areas and inner arches.

Fail 24 Nov 2020 197,904 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floors to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components inc coil springs and subframes

front and rear tyre outer walls heavily cracked and perished

heavy surface corrosion all around underbody areas

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

Pass 11 May 2019 192,988 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear heavily under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion through out under side of vehicle

Pass 2 May 2018 175,729 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end ()

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all front and rear brake pipes heavily under sealed

slight corrosion through out of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2017 166,331 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2017 166,248 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front mount (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 156,390 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/f tyre close to min legal limit

o/s/r anti roll link bush worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

play n/s/f anti roll link

rear brake pads appear low

track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2016 156,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s + n/s outer sills (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s/f + n/s/f cross member (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced o/s/r chassis (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

n/s/f tyre close to min legal limit

o/s/r anti roll link bush worn

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

play n/s/f anti roll link

Pass 3 Sep 2014 144,011 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 139,554 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 139,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 136,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 131,380 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 131,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 115,514 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 98,079 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 98,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 96,698 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 96,698 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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M302 PDV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 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 M302 PDV, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M302 PDV is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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