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M450 RTX

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM450 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,912 miles

All underside covered in under seal

Pass 27 May 2025 111,817 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 110,403 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 108,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 108,679 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Undersills/step corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 107,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bottom bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 104,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both soft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 May 2021 104,843 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both soft (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Lazy (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Engine mounting bracket excessively loose Gearbox mounting insecure (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,831 miles

All chassis and undersills underseall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 103,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 103,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 102,539 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 102,533 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 100,841 miles

215 / 65 / 15 tyres fitted

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 99,051 miles

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2015 99,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,968 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 96,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,592 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 80,722 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 73,946 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 73,942 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 65,216 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 57,942 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,222 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 51,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 37,374 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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M450 RTX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 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 M450 RTX, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M450 RTX registered?

M450 RTX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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