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P920 UAH

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

189,739 mi
Last recorded189,739 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 UAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 189,739 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front mountser in lens

Oil leak engine & rear diff ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear corrtion at rear ware towbar was mounted,outside prescribe area

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 189,731 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front mountser in lens

Oil leak engine & rear diff ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 185,648 miles

Central Oil leak ()

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

Rear corrtion outside prescribe area

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 179,391 miles

corrosion to outer sills but not structural

Fail 30 Mar 2016 179,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced nearside headlamp defective (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front offside front brake caliper seized

corrosion to outer sills but not structural

Pass 13 Apr 2015 176,384 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside outer sill corroded at front

Fail 2 Apr 2015 176,381 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside outer sill corroded at front

Pass 5 Mar 2014 172,140 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front under sill & outer sills corroded , advise repair

Fail 27 Feb 2014 172,140 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front under sill & outer sills corroded , advise repair

Pass 26 Apr 2013 171,392 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2013 171,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

head lamp aim not tested

Pass 18 Apr 2012 169,841 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 169,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Mar 2011 165,558 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 158,341 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 158,341 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 137,397 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front tyres worn on outter egdes

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Fail 17 Apr 2009 137,397 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front tyres worn on outter egdes

Windscreen cracked outside of drivers view

Pass 9 Apr 2008 128,746 miles

Rear pads low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 115,959 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 108,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front brakes are binding very slightly

n/s sill lower lip is damaged

o/s rear brake is binding very slightly

Pass 2 May 2006 108,209 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes are binding very slightly

n/s sill lower lip is damaged

o/s rear brake is binding very slightly

Fail 22 Mar 2006 108,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P920 UAH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P920 UAH, 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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P920 UAH is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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