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N729 LAG

2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Maroon Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

244,800 mi
Last recorded244,800 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee106,737 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 LAG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2015
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 244,800 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also front section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower fog light not working

Rear reverse lamps not working pre 2009

Pass 4 Apr 2025 239,675 miles

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lights not working

Offside Front Lower o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 31 Mar 2025 239,671 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reverse lights not working

Offside Front Lower o/s/f fog light not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 235,853 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 235,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 230,534 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2023 230,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 223,554 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 223,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 220,003 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 217,526 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in black underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

all suspension and chassis coated in black underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2019 206,759 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 206,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 195,744 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 188,078 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 188,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 184,961 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 181,003 miles

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

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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N729 LAG is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Maroon with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 106,737 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 N729 LAG, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N729 LAG registered?

N729 LAG is a 2015 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 15 June 2015.

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