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P235 VFA

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,226 mi
Last recorded123,226 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 VFA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,226 miles

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2026 123,224 miles

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

centre exhaust leaking

general oil leak

n/s/f brake hose insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2025 118,252 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 118,242 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 113,403 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 113,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 109,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 109,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Sep 2021 107,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner sill repair covered in underseal

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2021 107,098 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill repair covered in underseal

Nearside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner sill repair covered in underseal

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2020 104,773 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 101,079 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside front wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear coil springs corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 96,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from plastic gaiter on rack inner joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 92,963 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

lite corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 6 Sep 2016 113,868 miles

Oil leak ()

general underside corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2016 113,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

general underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,229 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 86,994 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 86,994 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,768 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,577 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 83,519 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 83,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 81,909 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 77,912 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 77,912 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2008 63,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 53,658 miles

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

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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P235 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 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 P235 VFA, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P235 VFA registered?

P235 VFA is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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