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N430 RDL

2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

249,461 mi
Last recorded249,461 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN430 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 249,461 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 243,459 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 236,640 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2024 236,640 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2023 235,129 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 235,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2022 231,145 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 231,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 227,233 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 227,231 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 220,521 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 211,135 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F and N/S/R tyres have age cracks.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 211,117 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

N/S/F,O/S/F and N/S/R tyres have age cracks.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 204,592 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Mar 2017 204,351 miles

Nearside Rear Splitting in the tread

Fail 6 Mar 2017 204,351 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 203,687 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 202,336 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 202,321 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 200,927 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 200,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 189,746 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 175,646 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 159,297 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 158,210 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 158,210 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 153,595 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 148,186 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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N430 RDL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 124,088 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 N430 RDL, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N430 RDL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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