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R818 FRW

2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee139,636 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 112,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 109,181 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2025 109,154 miles

Emissions unable to be completed cause of exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak box (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 106,154 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 104,460 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,569 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 98,019 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 95,429 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,795 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,708 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 80,754 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 80,722 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens slightly deteriorated. (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 78,624 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2014 75,976 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 71,521 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 67,393 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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R818 FRW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 139,636 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 R818 FRW, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R818 FRW registered?

R818 FRW is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 5 December 2012.

Is R818 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 FRW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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