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P118 UCL

2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,580 mi
Last recorded111,580 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 UCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 111,580 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2022 111,579 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting outrigger (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure tapped on (6.1.4 (a) (i))

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2021 106,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 105,146 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 105,145 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 98,963 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 96,118 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 91,791 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 91,790 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 88,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,244 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 83,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 79,047 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 77,196 miles

crack in screen but not in swept area

Pass 7 Jan 2010 72,525 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 70,375 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 70,374 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P118 UCL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 P118 UCL, 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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P118 UCL is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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