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RG53 HHX

2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,867 mi
Last recorded147,867 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 HHX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 147,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 140,204 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2024 140,204 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 134,792 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 129,081 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 124,823 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 116,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,713 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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RG53 HHX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 129,081 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 RG53 HHX, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG53 HHX registered?

RG53 HHX is a 2004 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is RG53 HHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG53 HHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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