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P47 FCJ

2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,990 mi
Last recorded134,990 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP47 FCJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,990 miles

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

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 134,990 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 133,593 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

damage to off side front wing and bumper (but affecting car)

Pass 6 Aug 2021 129,092 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 126,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 124,314 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens is damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 May 2019 124,314 miles

Power steering malfunctioning stiff every 1/2 turn (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear lamp unit lens is damaged

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 May 2018 117,596 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.2.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 10 May 2018 117,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible section snapped in half (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing two nuts missing and the two studs are damaged (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.2.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 May 2017 109,658 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

both front and rear brake discs are slightly rusty

both headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

temp' locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 10 May 2017 109,657 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed footwell (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamp damaged

Offside Rear tyre is slightly deteriorated

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

both front and rear brake discs are slightly rusty

both headlamp lenses are slightly deteriorated

engine covers and under trays fitted

temp' locking fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2016 109,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed footwell (1.9.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

temp fuel cap fitted

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear lamps are damaged

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/split

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 102,552 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 101,853 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are beginning to perish

Pass 24 Oct 2013 89,200 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 89,139 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 85,036 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,742 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 71,457 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 64,512 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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P47 FCJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 124,088 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 P47 FCJ, 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 17 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P47 FCJ registered?

P47 FCJ is a 2009 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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