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P754 YHB

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,750 mi
Last recorded137,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP754 YHB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 137,750 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 134,948 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 133,490 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 128,594 miles

Nearside centre and rear sill corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2022 125,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 122,470 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,098 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 116,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 114,846 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 114,846 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 110,843 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,455 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 107,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2016 107,239 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear cross member corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 105,977 miles

slight corrosion in n/s front inner sill

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

note slight body chassis corroded marked yellow

Pass 4 Jul 2014 95,931 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,423 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 88,099 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 88,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P754 YHB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P754 YHB, 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 P754 YHB registered?

P754 YHB is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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