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R490 ENP

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

227,468 mi
Last recorded227,468 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 ENP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 227,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 219,330 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 212,058 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 204,817 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 198,662 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 192,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 180,862 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 178,392 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 175,987 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 173,527 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 172,011 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 168,640 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 154,306 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 157,695 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 157,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 152,062 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 147,525 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 140,624 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 140,573 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 132,132 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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R490 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 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 R490 ENP, 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 29 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 R490 ENP registered?

R490 ENP is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R490 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 ENP shows 20 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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