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P152 BNW

2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

164,558 mi
Last recorded164,558 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP152 BNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 164,558 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 163,138 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 163,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 162,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 162,434 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,256 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 158,957 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 156,952 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 156,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 155,418 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 155,412 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 151,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 149,656 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2016 146,859 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 146,859 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 5 Oct 2015 144,610 miles

nearside battery loose

Fail 5 Oct 2015 144,608 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside battery loose

Pass 25 Sep 2014 141,920 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlamps have poor beam image

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2013 139,684 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 134,948 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 131,568 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 126,084 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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P152 BNW is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 P152 BNW, 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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What year was P152 BNW registered?

P152 BNW is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 9 October 2009.

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