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P390 AHO

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,869 mi
Last recorded134,869 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP390 AHO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 134,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 132,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2023 131,063 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 131,057 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 129,507 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 128,911 miles

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

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

Vehicle has heavy wax oil.

Pass 25 Oct 2019 128,147 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 126,335 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2018 126,335 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,785 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 121,697 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,597 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 113,889 miles

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 7 Sep 2013 109,826 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 109,821 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,587 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 100,645 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 100,642 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 94,978 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 86,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 86,727 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,702 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 70,305 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seats belts due to obstruction

Pass 28 Jul 2006 57,574 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 57,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P390 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 P390 AHO, 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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What year was P390 AHO registered?

P390 AHO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 2 February 1997.

Is P390 AHO safe to buy?

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