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S625 BDP

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,921 mi
Last recorded70,921 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 BDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 70,921 miles

wheel trims fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 70,860 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

wheel trims fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 66,518 miles

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Fail 5 May 2017 66,518 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

corrosion to n/s/f outer sill

corrosion to o/s/f outer sill

Pass 3 May 2016 59,949 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 59,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 May 2015 55,066 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Apr 2015 55,062 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 49,355 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 41,959 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 41,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 36,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2011 29,959 miles

nearside rear tyre has a cut in tread deep enough to reach ply/cords but within requirements

Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 20,143 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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S625 BDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S625 BDP, 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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S625 BDP is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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