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P369 UAF

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

146,756 mi
Last recorded146,756 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 UAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 146,756 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 144,668 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 144,665 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 144,440 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undersealed

Pass 3 May 2023 144,023 miles

General surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake backing plates corroded

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 142,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 139,029 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Apr 2021 139,029 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 30 Mar 2020 138,720 miles

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 2 Sep 2019 138,715 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 16 Jul 2018 137,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 137,831 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 134,343 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,107 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 133,089 miles

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 129,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2014 112,748 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 112,748 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 116,206 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 116,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Coolant leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 114,577 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 114,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,812 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 108,517 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 105,977 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 100,885 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 97,052 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 84,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 83,588 miles

front and rear brake pads unable to assess

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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P369 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 141,324 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 P369 UAF, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P369 UAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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