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N81 JBY

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

179,173 mi
Last recorded179,173 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN81 JBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 179,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 177,950 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 176,088 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 175,327 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 174,098 miles

both front arches slight corrosion

near side rear arch slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2017 171,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 171,840 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ( x3 ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill ( x3 ) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured drop link (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 169,344 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 169,344 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 163,569 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 28 May 2015 163,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres worn on edges

smoke test not carried out to exhaust condition

Pass 4 Jul 2014 161,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 157,107 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2013 155,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 148,102 miles

Advise Battery is insecure.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp aim's are just acceptable.

Advise Spare wheel / Tyre is flat.

Fail 1 May 2012 148,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Advise Battery is insecure.

Advise N/S/F and O/S/F Headlamp aim's are just acceptable.

Advise Spare wheel / Tyre is flat.

Pass 21 May 2011 137,540 miles

Advise both front headlamp aims are weak but are acceptable.

Advise dust rubber's split on N/S/F and O/S/F Anti-roll-bar links.

Advise slight cracking to N/S/R Tyre.

Advise slight cracking to both front tyres.

Advise slight play in front Anti-roll bar bushes.

Advise stone chip in windscreen but is not in the swept area.

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

Fail 16 May 2011 137,540 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Advise both front headlamp aims are weak but are acceptable.

Advise dust rubber's split on N/S/F and O/S/F Anti-roll-bar links.

Advise slight cracking to N/S/R Tyre.

Advise slight cracking to both front tyres.

Advise slight play in front Anti-roll bar bushes.

Advise stone chip in windscreen but is not in the swept area.

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

Pass 29 May 2010 125,926 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 122,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 122,610 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 117,577 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 117,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 111,486 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,222 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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N81 JBY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 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 N81 JBY, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N81 JBY is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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