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R565 HBA

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,187 mi
Last recorded148,187 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 HBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 148,187 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Light corrosion to various vehicle underbody components

Pass 30 Jan 2024 145,152 miles

all tyres perished

both wipers poor condition

corrosion on all springs

middle box corroded

n/s/r drop link poor condition

o/s/f track rod end boot poor condition

Pass 24 Jun 2021 141,445 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre walls perished

Pass 25 Jun 2020 140,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

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

corrosion in the outer and backing sills

Fail 15 Jun 2020 140,825 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear light lens is damaged

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

corrosion in the outer and backing sills

Pass 20 Jun 2019 136,954 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens is in poor condition

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 136,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear light lens is in poor condition

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 131,570 miles

Offside backing sill corrosion, soft to touch in places

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 131,570 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside backing sill corrosion, soft to touch in places

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 123,089 miles

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

slight corrosion to nearside outer sill and both inner sills not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jun 2016 117,682 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 113,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 108,131 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2013 102,764 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 102,716 miles

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 98,840 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 98,518 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 97,497 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 94,740 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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R565 HBA is a 1998 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 70%.

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 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 R565 HBA, 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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R565 HBA is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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