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P730 TDX

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

218,188 mi
Last recorded218,188 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP730 TDX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 218,188 miles

Areas on underside of vehicle covered in underseal

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

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

Surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 218,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 213,196 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 208,633 miles

Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coolant leak ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 208,609 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 206,069 miles

Offside Outer sill corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2022 206,069 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer sill corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2021 200,180 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 194,307 miles

coolant leak

corrosion and hole in offside rear box section not within prescribed area

corrosion and holes in both front and centre inner sills not within prescribed areas

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

diesel pump wet but no sign of a leak time of test

front cross member heavily corroded

offside front inner brake pad worn possibly worn low

offside rear and nearside front tyre valves deteriorating

play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link lower bush

Fail 13 Mar 2019 194,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

corrosion and hole in nearside centre outer sill not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole in nearside front and centre inner sill not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole in offside centre outer sill not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole in offside front and centre inner sill not within prescribed area

corrosion and hole in offside rear box section not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear chassis rails

corrosion to offside rear upper inner wheel arch and corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

diesel pump wet but no sign of a leak time of test

front cross member heavily corroded

offside front inner brake pad worn possibly worn low

offside rear and nearside front tyre valves deteriorating

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar drop link

Pass 9 Mar 2018 188,318 miles

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

brake travel

nearside inner and outer sill rusted

rear brake effort

Pass 9 Nov 2016 185,291 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 185,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 182,500 miles

headlights

Pass 29 Sep 2014 178,544 miles

nearside headlight condition

rear exhaust pipe rusted

spare tyre flat

Fail 19 Sep 2014 178,486 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlight condition

rear exhaust pipe rusted

spare tyre flat

Pass 4 Sep 2013 172,547 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 172,547 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 6 Sep 2012 159,389 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f battery insecure

Fail 31 Aug 2012 159,389 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

n/s/f battery insecure

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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P730 TDX is a 2006 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 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 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 P730 TDX, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P730 TDX registered?

P730 TDX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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