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S467 XDP

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

87,761 mi
Last recorded87,761 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS467 XDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 87,761 miles

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

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 83,449 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 May 2024 81,698 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 81,663 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT STROKE WIDTH ON LETTERS AND NUMBERS.ADEQUATE SPACE FOR CORRECT LETTERING. (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL HOLED. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT STROKE WIDTH ON NUMBERS AND LETTERS,ADEQUATE SPACE FOR FULL SIZE LETTERS. (0.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 81,226 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,152 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 78,656 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2021 78,655 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,690 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 72,525 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 71,193 miles

all vehicle underbody and components undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2016 68,521 miles

pin hole in rear exhaust pipe to back box

Pass 21 Jul 2015 66,909 miles

both battery tray/mounts have some movement

underside coated in new thick black underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2014 65,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 65,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 59,378 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 55,112 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 52,484 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 52,484 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 50,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 43,721 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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S467 XDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 121,869 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 S467 XDP, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S467 XDP registered?

S467 XDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S467 XDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S467 XDP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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