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R175 KMV

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,340 mi
Last recorded127,340 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 KMV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 127,340 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2025 122,535 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 118,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 115,889 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 115,818 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch/sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 111,404 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 109,944 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 106,356 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 106,356 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 99,656 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,683 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 92,058 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 86,911 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 86,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 83,586 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 83,543 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 79,987 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 3 May 2012 74,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 74,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 66,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,690 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,690 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 57,645 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 56,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 55,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 54,444 miles

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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R175 KMV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R175 KMV, 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 R175 KMV registered?

R175 KMV is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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