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P645 JMS

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

138,514 mi
Last recorded138,514 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 JMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2025 138,514 miles

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury corroded edges on wheel arches (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill paneling (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill filler repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Base of nearside B post beginning to corrode.

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

Lower paneling corroded outside prescribed areas.

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping oil

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake efficiency only 1/3 of O/S

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 129,586 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pads wearing low also (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear springs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 129,586 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner & outer sills corroded & holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

advise(rear discs corroded & pads wearing low)

Pass 4 Nov 2020 127,005 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 127,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front pipes to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 124,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears before flex hose joint (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,092 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 117,092 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 111,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.165 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.736% (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement u bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement u bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 108,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flexy pipe (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2014 105,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 95,594 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 95,591 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 87,667 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,541 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,434 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,307 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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P645 JMS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P645 JMS, 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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P645 JMS is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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