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S785 OFJ

1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

175,312 mi
Last recorded175,312 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee121,869 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 OFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 175,312 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger door damaged and outer sill

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main above fuel tank crispy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear of roof holed/rust both sides by rear pillars

Fail 28 Oct 2020 175,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill/floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Passenger door damaged and outer sill

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main above fuel tank crispy (1.1.11 (c))

Rear of roof holed/rust both sides by rear pillars

Pass 30 Oct 2019 165,940 miles

unable too check rear rear seat belts

Fail 22 Oct 2019 165,940 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both dips poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both front outriggers corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear end of sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front cross member corroded bot sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Coolant leak ()

unable too check rear rear seat belts

Pass 25 Apr 2018 149,493 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight coolant leak from coolant pipe above steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2018 149,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight coolant leak from coolant pipe above steering rack

Pass 28 Apr 2017 139,043 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear seats in boot removed, seat belts not fully checked

Fail 24 Apr 2017 138,982 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

Rear seats in boot removed, seat belts not fully checked

Pass 25 Apr 2016 126,836 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 118,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres perishing in depths of tread

Pass 7 Apr 2014 113,052 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 108,508 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 105,584 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 101,901 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 93,792 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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S785 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S785 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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S785 OFJ is a 1998 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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