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R465 YTF

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

175,280 mi
Last recorded175,280 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 YTF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 175,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 173,889 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 172,831 miles

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

General underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2022 168,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

general rust underneath

Pass 17 Aug 2021 165,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 161,202 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 157,117 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 157,117 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,808 miles

nearside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover deteriorated

nearside front outer cv gaiter inner clip loose

nearside rear suspension rebound rubber missing

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Aug 2017 149,097 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 149,097 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 143,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 139,673 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 134,105 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 134,077 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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 128,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 120,157 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 120,138 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 111,342 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 102,548 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to split on outer tread edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 102,487 miles

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 93,064 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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R465 YTF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 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 R465 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R465 YTF registered?

R465 YTF is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is R465 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R465 YTF shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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