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P542 HRM

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,519 mi
Last recorded193,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 HRM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 193,519 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody areas and components corroded and/or covered in underseal

Fail 29 May 2025 193,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (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 Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various underbody areas and components corroded and/or covered in underseal

Pass 24 May 2024 192,195 miles

Both rear sills damaged

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Various underbody areas and components corroded and/or covered in underseal

Fail 16 May 2024 192,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear sills damaged

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Various underbody areas and components corroded and/or covered in underseal

Pass 27 Jul 2023 190,904 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Underside, Suspension components, and Brake pipes covered in Underseal.

Fail 25 Jul 2023 190,886 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Underside, Suspension components, and Brake pipes covered in Underseal.

Pass 7 May 2021 189,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Door Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension Parts Corroded

Underside of Vehicle Undersealed.

Fail 7 May 2021 189,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Door Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension Parts Corroded

Underside of Vehicle Undersealed.

Pass 16 Jun 2020 189,732 miles

Some Suspension Parts Corroded.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 189,686 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member, nearside plus offside, corroded, under radiator (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, plus inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned insecure (4.5.4 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower inner sill corroded, none prescriped area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Lower central, inner sill corroded, none prescriped area

Pass 2 Jun 2016 181,175 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 172,501 miles

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

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

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

Nearside centre outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 172,499 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside centre outer sill corroded, not within a prescribed area.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 147,429 miles

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

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)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 147,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 130,571 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 130,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 107,806 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 107,806 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 94,176 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 79,368 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 67,321 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 67,321 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 50,812 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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P542 HRM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P542 HRM, 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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P542 HRM is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 1997.

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