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P556 SVW

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

242,840 mi
Last recorded242,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 SVW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 242,840 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 234,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 223,376 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 211,167 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 202,154 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 202,154 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 191,369 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody repairs sealed/sprayed and covered

Fail 31 Jul 2021 191,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Body component likely to become detached Nudge bar insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Within a mounting point of the front suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Within the area of a mounting point of the suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Within the mounting point of the suspension (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 184,910 miles

n/s and o/s linkbars have slight play in balljoints

Pass 21 Aug 2019 176,511 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 166,561 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 158,633 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 158,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 149,310 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 141,145 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 136,222 miles

Nearside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear bump stop missing

Offside rear floor pan corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Aug 2013 134,611 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside rear floor pan corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2012 133,910 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside rear floorpan corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 Aug 2012 133,910 miles

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside inner sill corroded

Offside rear floorpan corroded

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Aug 2011 132,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 128,240 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 125,597 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 125,597 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 121,727 miles

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

advise near side front tyre wear outter edge both rear tyres starting to crack

advise tracking

Fail 13 Aug 2008 121,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise near side front tyre wear outter edge both rear tyres starting to crack

advise tracking

Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,643 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 114,643 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 102,483 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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P556 SVW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P556 SVW, 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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What year was P556 SVW registered?

P556 SVW is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is P556 SVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 SVW shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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