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S622 OFJ

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,662 mi
Last recorded138,662 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS622 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,662 miles

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2025 138,544 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2024 134,506 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 130,059 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 124,720 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 124,551 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

heater pipe leaking corroded

nearside rear brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 118,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 110,421 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 110,418 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 106,546 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 105,509 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 97,538 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 97,538 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Central Front Lower cross member corroded

Coolant leak ()

nearside & offside front inner sills non prescribed area corroded & holed

Pass 23 Jan 2018 95,510 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,500 miles

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

Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 91,611 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 91,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 87,986 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,925 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,681 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,656 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 75,616 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)

both rear tyres excessively perished & offside punctured.

Fail 23 Jan 2014 75,615 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

both rear tyres excessively perished & offside punctured.

wipers come on own,& wont turn off.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 66,676 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing, not exposing cords

Fail 2 Jan 2013 66,676 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres perishing, not exposing cords

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,152 miles

underbody surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2011 66,152 miles

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

underbody surface rust

Pass 19 Apr 2010 66,098 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 64,704 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 64,261 miles

engine or gearbox noisy

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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S622 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S622 OFJ, 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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S622 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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