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P378 RND

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,719 mi
Last recorded112,719 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP378 RND
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 112,719 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats ()

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible ateel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear most belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member , NOT within precribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible ateel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Rear most belt ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member , NOT within precribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Third row of seats ()

Pass 25 May 2017 102,740 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 96,055 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 95,971 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 90,143 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 90,143 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 81,502 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,613 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 71,180 miles

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

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

under body and brake pipes covered with under seel

Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,157 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

under body and brake pipes covered with under seel

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,269 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 55,717 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 50,067 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 45,423 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,959 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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P378 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 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 P378 RND, 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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P378 RND is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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