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P479 GJK

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

78,598 mi
Last recorded78,598 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 78,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded in a few places along vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing and brackets and arms connected to axle casing are corroded

Rear furthest rear seat removed but seat belt still there

Fail 13 May 2026 78,598 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened hub corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded in a few places along vehicle

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle casing and brackets and arms connected to axle casing are corroded

Rear furthest rear seat removed but seat belt still there

Pass 29 Apr 2025 78,552 miles

Central Front front hubs corroded on both sides

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shockabsorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded at front and rear of vehicle

Rear axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2024 77,977 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 77,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 77,480 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim pattern is just acceptable

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre inner and outer side walls are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/side and N/side rear brake back plates are slightly oily

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

Offside Front Inner sill is corroded and holed just outside the prescribed area

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

Offside Front Outer sill is damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre inner and outer side walls are starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill is corroding

Pass 1 Nov 2021 75,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front head lamp aim & pattern just acceptable

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill holed ( just outside prescribed area )

Offside Front Lower ball joint rubber boot starting to perish

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

Offside Front sill is damaged

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

Offside Rear Outer sill is corroding

alternative fog lamp switch in use

high level brake light working but bit dim

o/s/r & n/s/r brake back plates bit oily

Pass 2 Nov 2020 75,477 miles

Front brake discs faces are rusty & pitted

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

Nearside Front head lamp dip beam pattern & aim just acceptable

Offside Front Inner sill is holed ( but not with in 30cm of prescribed area)

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint rubber boot starting to perish

Offside Front Outer sill slightly damaged

Offside Rear inner & outer sills are corroding

Rear brake disc faces are rusty & pitted

Rear bumper is slightly loose

high level brake light not working

o/s/r & n/s/r brake disc back plates are bit damp ( oily )

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,609 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp pattern & aim just acceptable

Offside Front Inner sill is holed but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot starting to perish

Rear bumper is slightly loose

high level brake light bit dim

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,609 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front headlamp pattern & aim just acceptable

Offside Front Inner sill is holed but not with in 30cm of a prescribed area

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot starting to perish

Rear bumper is slightly loose

high level brake light bit dim

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,329 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted (NO Action required)

Front Brake discs corroded

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Inner sill badly corroded

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Exhaust box rattling

Slight damage on both inner sills

Pass 6 Apr 2017 74,029 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 74,029 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 73,752 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 73,103 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 72,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,399 miles

All front suspension ball joint dust covers perished, no splits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 71,399 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

All front suspension ball joint dust covers perished, no splits.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 69,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to O/S/F Sill

Pass 12 Apr 2011 67,689 miles

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F Seat belt has been repaired

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2011 67,689 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake discs corroded

O/S/F Seat belt has been repaired

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 63,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,838 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 61,681 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r bump stop missing.

slight splitting on tyres.

some corrosion on exhaust.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,481 miles

bolt through seat belt

bull bar fitted at front

fan belts loose

Pass 18 May 2007 56,971 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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P479 GJK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 P479 GJK, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P479 GJK is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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