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R255 GJL

2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,161 mi
Last recorded177,161 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee144,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 GJL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 May 2017 177,161 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front crossmember (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 177,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight corrosion to inner and outer door sills

Pass 10 Apr 2015 175,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 175,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Spare tyre flat

various corroded holes on both n/s and o/s inner and outer sills which fall outside of perscribed areas

Pass 20 Mar 2014 171,375 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 171,375 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 168,121 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 168,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 165,160 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 165,160 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 158,274 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 153,442 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2010 153,068 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2009 139,328 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 29 Feb 2008 128,551 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 128,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 118,718 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 118,718 miles

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

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

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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R255 GJL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 144,208 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 R255 GJL, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R255 GJL registered?

R255 GJL is a 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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The MOT history for R255 GJL shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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