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P658 XRH

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

206,378 mi
Last recorded206,378 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 XRH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 206,378 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 206,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 204,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 204,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 199,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / deteriorated / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 199,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner edge / deteriorated / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated / tyre size 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 195,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 195,103 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 191,974 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 191,974 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 182,502 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 182,502 miles

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 174,509 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 165,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 156,865 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 143,588 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 143,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 125,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 123,043 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 123,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake pads appear to be ok

roof insecure warning light flashing

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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P658 XRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P658 XRH, 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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What year was P658 XRH registered?

P658 XRH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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