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M476 YWF

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

247,885 mi
Last recorded247,885 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 YWF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 247,885 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 239,036 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 2 Mar 2023 239,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2022 229,744 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 229,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 221,374 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2021 221,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 213,204 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 213,201 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 200,971 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 183,299 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 183,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 171,390 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 171,389 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 169,989 miles

Offside Inner sill plate minor corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 169,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner sill plate minor corrosion

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 139,190 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 134,218 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 132,777 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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M476 YWF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 146,492 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 M476 YWF, 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 31 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 M476 YWF registered?

M476 YWF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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