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R217 BCH

2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

151,566 mi
Last recorded151,566 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee101,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 BCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 151,566 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 150,450 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 148,754 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 148,754 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 147,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 144,237 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 140,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 137,062 miles

all four tyres heavily cracked ( attention required soon)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2018 132,783 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 132,716 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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R217 BCH is a 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 101,043 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 R217 BCH, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R217 BCH registered?

R217 BCH is a 2018 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 7 March 2018.

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The MOT history for R217 BCH shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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