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S417 LEP

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,569 mi
Last recorded160,569 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 LEP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 160,569 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 150,855 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 136,991 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 136,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Power steering leak from steering gaitors

Pass 21 Feb 2023 122,622 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 110,272 miles

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

power steering fluid leak from steering gaitor

Fail 18 Mar 2022 110,268 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

power steering fluid leak from steering gaitor

Pass 18 Mar 2021 98,550 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 98,550 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 94,158 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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S417 LEP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 119,920 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 S417 LEP, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S417 LEP?

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What year was S417 LEP registered?

S417 LEP is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S417 LEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 LEP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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