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R403 XWO

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,943 mi
Last recorded93,943 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 XWO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 93,943 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Nov 2025 93,926 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,373 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded not within 30cm of seatbelt or suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes both sides at rear worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury along lower sections (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Fail 15 Oct 2024 92,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded not within 30cm of seatbelt or suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes both sides at rear worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury along lower sections (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

coolant level low

vehicle has general underside corrosion present

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2022 88,668 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front cross member corroded

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both headlamps lens in poor condition

Pass 6 Apr 2021 87,775 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 87,767 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 87,755 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,348 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,312 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 85,695 miles

Rear brake readings significant fluctuation

Fail 10 Apr 2017 85,695 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake readings significant fluctuation

Pass 14 Apr 2016 79,956 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 79,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,141 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 76,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,021 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 75,016 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 70,744 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fuel tank slightly damaged

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underbody corroded front to rear

Fail 15 Jun 2012 70,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front underside steering suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Fuel tank slightly damaged

Nearside & Offside inner sills corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear underside suspension & braking components corroded & deteriorating

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 16 Jun 2011 66,402 miles

Battery insecure

all front underside steering braking & suspension components corroded

all rear suspension & braking components corroded

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corroded

rear shocks n/s & o/s corroded

unable to see rear pads

under body corroded front to rear

Pass 20 May 2010 53,556 miles

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Fail 18 May 2010 53,556 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

surface corrosion to all underside and all components

Pass 23 Feb 2009 44,487 miles

o/s sill corroding

Fail 23 Feb 2009 44,487 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s sill corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,584 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 31,991 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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R403 XWO is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R403 XWO, 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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R403 XWO is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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