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R569 CHE

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

234,485 mi
Last recorded234,485 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 234,485 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 234,485 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 233,201 miles

Rear Valance corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2025 233,201 miles

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

Rear Valance corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2024 229,012 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2024 229,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Near tow bar mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 224,255 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 218,658 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 218,656 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 209,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 204,134 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 200,744 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 191,863 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 190,893 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 186,580 miles

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

Rear exhaust section in poor condition.

Pass 5 Nov 2014 184,906 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 184,881 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 181,137 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 177,746 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 177,746 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 174,914 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 171,475 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 168,649 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 167,110 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 149,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 135,012 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 120,594 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 107,122 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 107,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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R569 CHE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 R569 CHE, 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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What year was R569 CHE registered?

R569 CHE is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R569 CHE safe to buy?

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