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R221 YTF

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,402 mi
Last recorded61,402 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2014 61,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 60,759 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 60,759 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,683 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake discs rusty

exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,683 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake discs rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2011 57,082 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 51,100 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,299 miles

Oil leak

front lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear brake discs corroding

rear rear seat belts not inspected as seats not in place

rear tyres low and perishing

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

various suspension bushes perishing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 71,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside rear mudflap loose

No bonnet stay clip

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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R221 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 121,869 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 R221 YTF, 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 28 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 R221 YTF registered?

R221 YTF is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R221 YTF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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