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P102 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

163,374 mi
Last recorded163,374 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 163,374 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General Underbody Corrosion

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 161,887 miles

Engine oil leak

Light corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Fail 2 Aug 2024 161,887 miles

Engine oil leak

Light corrosion to both inner and outer sills

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 161,787 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 161,786 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 161,619 miles

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe on offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 161,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe on offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 161,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated has a small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak from coolant pipe T piece next to engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 159,950 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/cracking and a small amount of grease weeping out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has been welded repaired at some point

Fail 15 Jul 2020 159,950 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot completely split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished/cracking and a small amount of grease weeping out (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill has been welded repaired at some point

Fail 10 Mar 2020 159,921 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 159,116 miles

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

Rear Brake pads appear to be below legal limit unable to fully assess

Fail 11 Mar 2019 159,116 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pads appear to be below legal limit unable to fully assess

Pass 16 Feb 2018 156,729 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2017 147,407 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 147,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 133,180 miles

Body has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 113,920 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 106,943 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 106,942 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,079 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 95,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,709 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 78,402 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 69,285 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 63,750 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 55,992 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,748 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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P102 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P102 FTT, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P102 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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