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P937 FTT

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

221,043 mi
Last recorded221,043 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP937 FTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 221,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount cracking

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LIMIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear shocker covers corrosion

corrosion battery tray little loose

corrosion rear arches + sills

Fail 27 Feb 2018 221,043 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front top mount cracking

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush LIMIT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear shocker covers corrosion

corrosion battery tray little loose

corrosion rear arches + sills

Pass 6 Mar 2017 206,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rack damp

n/s/f tyre scrubbed +all wear edge

poor brake pedal rubber

poor h/lamp pat

Fail 21 Feb 2017 206,113 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rack damp

n/s/f tyre scrubbed +all wear edge

poor brake pedal rubber

poor center stop

poor h/lamp pat

Pass 4 Mar 2016 193,985 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

poor h/lamp pat

rear shocker covers corrosion

screen damage

Pass 5 Mar 2015 176,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop dim

chips screen

n/s rack boot damp

o/s/r shocker cover corrosion

poor h/lamp pat

slight bind o/s/f brake

Fail 5 Mar 2015 176,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre stop dim

chips screen

n/s rack boot damp

o/s/r shocker cover corrosion

poor h/lamp pat

slight bind o/s/f brake

Pass 5 Mar 2014 165,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet cover

damp n/s rack

damp n/s/r hub

lower arm bushes cracking

o/s/r brake not locking n/s h/brake not locking

screen damage

Fail 5 Mar 2014 165,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

bonnet cover

damp n/s rack

damp n/s/r hub

lower arm bushes cracking

o/s/r brake not locking n/s h/brake not locking

screen damage

Pass 7 Mar 2013 151,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover on bonnet

damp n/s/r hub

lower arm bushes cracking

poor h/lamp pat

Fail 7 Mar 2013 151,424 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cover on bonnet

damp n/s/r hub

lower arm bushes cracking

poor h/lamp pat

Pass 2 Mar 2012 125,700 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poor h/lamp pat

Fail 2 Mar 2012 125,700 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

poor h/lamp pat

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,490 miles

poor h/lamp pat

travel h/b

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,645 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2009 67,518 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 63,948 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 63,948 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P937 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P937 FTT, 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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P937 FTT is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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