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P443 LMO

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

142,211 mi
Last recorded142,211 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP443 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 142,211 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2026 142,211 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced radiator crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 140,350 miles

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

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

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

offside handbrake performance low.

Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,588 miles

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

offside handbrake performance low.

Pass 11 Jul 2022 136,368 miles

offside handbrake performance low.advise inspection.

previous repairs to sills filled and painted.

Fail 11 Jul 2022 136,368 miles

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

offside handbrake performance low.advise inspection.

previous repairs to sills filled and painted.

Pass 21 Jul 2021 134,444 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 134,418 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 134,394 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 25 Apr 2017 133,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion not holed

Fail 24 Apr 2017 133,155 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just giving beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not in prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion not holed

Pass 13 Apr 2016 130,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front lower balljoint rubbers and track rod end rubbers perishing

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 130,864 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Front lower balljoint rubbers and track rod end rubbers perishing

Offside Front Inner sill corroded not prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 130,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 129,667 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner sills and wheel arches

Fail 13 Mar 2013 123,266 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor pan and outer floor corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts/cracks in tread

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Mar 2013 123,266 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floor pan and outer floor corroding

front and rear suspension corroding

nearside rear tyre has deep cuts/cracks in tread

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,943 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 121,877 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,712 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 110,708 miles

High handbrake lever travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 110,553 miles

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads approx 60% worn

High handbrake lever travel

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,819 miles

Hand brake travel

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 93,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on innner and outer edges

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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P443 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 P443 LMO, 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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P443 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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