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RL55 NWY

2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,843 mi
Last recorded90,843 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NWY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 90,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 90,843 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 89,990 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 89,990 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 83,606 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2023 83,606 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 82,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 82,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,238 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Fail 8 Oct 2020 79,238 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust still supported (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,697 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,697 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 56,388 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 56,388 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 49,377 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,778 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 39,494 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 May 2013 39,494 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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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RL55 NWY is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 133,951 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 RL55 NWY, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RL55 NWY registered?

RL55 NWY is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 16 August 2013.

Is RL55 NWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 NWY shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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