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N645 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

110,038 mi
Last recorded110,038 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN645 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 110,038 miles

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily coated in under sealing connot be properly inspected but appears ok

Fail 7 May 2026 110,038 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

underside of vehicle and suspension components heavily coated in under sealing connot be properly inspected but appears ok

Pass 8 May 2025 109,618 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2024 107,597 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 107,083 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,265 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 104,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Apr 2021 104,603 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and outer sill corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Mounting corroded and come away from body (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Behind rear wheel at very rear of vehicle (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount bush splitting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Spare tyre flat

Pass 4 May 2018 102,001 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 101,549 miles

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 99,260 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 May 2017 99,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly stepped (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly stepped (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 98,199 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,743 miles

Offside front anti-roll bar link has slight wear/knock in a ball joint.

Outer sills corroding.

Fail 12 Feb 2015 94,733 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,652 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 91,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 82,123 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 77,337 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 77,337 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 73,195 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 73,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 67,331 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,830 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,830 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 56,595 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Centre exhaust pin holed and corroding giving out small amount of gases, will soon need replacing.

Nearside track rod end locking nut just covering thread.

Pass 14 Feb 2006 48,773 miles

As before see test n o 951884346073

Fail 13 Feb 2006 48,773 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

slight cracking and perishing to various suspension bushes †discs front and rear corroded and worn †nearside front drive shaft oil seal leaking †engine and gearbox oil leaks

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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N645 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 141,324 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 N645 PYJ, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N645 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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