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P594 LMO

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

171,287 mi
Last recorded171,287 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP594 LMO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 171,287 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 166,722 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 163,164 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all under side covered in under seal

all welding repairs covered in under seal

o/s n/s front wheel arches coveed in under seal

Pass 13 Aug 2022 160,850 miles

all welding repairs covered in under seal

o/s n/s front wheel arches covered in under seal

Fail 18 Aug 2021 160,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant pipe centre t piece (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general all over corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced quarter panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 156,026 miles

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

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

underbody been undersealed

Fail 10 Oct 2018 155,938 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 155,729 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 154,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,704 miles

Nearside Front inner sill small hole not within 30 cm off any perscribe area

Offside Front inner sill small hole not within 30cm off a perscirbe area

Pass 9 Oct 2014 148,105 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 146,599 miles

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2014 146,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper in poor condition

small chip in zone a of windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 142,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 142,170 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,510 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

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

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 123,371 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 28 Sep 2009 115,053 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 104,709 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 99,091 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2006 84,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 67,107 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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P594 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P594 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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P594 LMO is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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