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R688 BBK

2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

183,767 mi
Last recorded183,767 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee144,208 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2020 183,767 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 181,340 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 181,329 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/s rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 181,318 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front arm bush deteriated

Offside Front link has play

Offside Front link has play

Pass 17 Nov 2016 17,956 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 178,949 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings n/ssill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front x member corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 172,829 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 172,780 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

ATF leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded near the inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

coolant leak

front panel corroded

oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2015 172,352 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blowing From Rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer Sill Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Near The Inner Wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner + Outer Sill Corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both Front Inner Sills Corroded (2.4.A.3)

ATF Leak

Coolant Leak

Front Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near The Inner Wing (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Rear Panel Corroded Behind Bumper

Pass 9 Sep 2014 163,272 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyrtes have cracking within the tread and edges close no cords showing

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

front crossmenber / radiator support bar corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front wipers deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 163,272 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyrtes have cracking within the tread and edges close no cords showing

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

front crossmenber / radiator support bar corroded

front to rear coolant pipes corroded

front wipers deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2013 152,407 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant pipes on offside of vehicle are badly corroded

front cross member is corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2013 152,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

coolant pipes on offside of vehicle are badly corroded

front cross member is corroded

Pass 31 May 2012 149,875 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

noise o/s/r wheel

Fail 25 May 2012 149,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Jun 2011 133,087 miles

rearmost seats not in use belts not tested

Fail 6 Jun 2011 133,086 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rearmost seats not in use belts not tested

Pass 22 Jun 2010 109,659 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 109,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 May 2009 87,191 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 73,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,447 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 57,447 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R688 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

Across all 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 144,208 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 R688 BBK, 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 19 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R688 BBK is a 2007 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 April 2007.

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