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T204 JSS

2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,658 mi
Last recorded141,658 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT204 JSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 141,658 miles

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

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded but not within (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coolant leak heater matrix pipes to rear ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 7 Mar 2024 137,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch / wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Dec 2022 130,091 miles

corrosion taped up on nearside front wheel arch not within prescribed area

corrosion to both rear outer wheel archs

dampness around power steering rack area

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

front brake pads worn close to limit

offside front inner wheel arch corroded close to prescribed area

oil leaks not excessive

Pass 14 Jan 2022 126,447 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion close to drivers front upper suspension mount prescribed area

passenger front wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 126,406 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

both rear wheel arches corroded

corrosion close to drivers front upper suspension mount prescribed area

passenger front wheel arch corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2021 126,376 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,091 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,091 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 118,635 miles

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

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

corrosion to sills/arches

Fail 12 Jun 2019 118,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

corrosion to sills/arches

Pass 25 May 2018 117,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 195/70/15, rear tyres 215/65/15

outer sills corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 23 May 2018 117,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres 195/70/15, rear tyres 215/65/15

outer sills corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2017 109,623 miles

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

both track rod end dust covers perishing

cv joints noisy on steering lock

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

headlamp beam images deteriorating

slight movement rear antiroll bar mount bushes

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Jun 2017 109,623 miles

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

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

both track rod end dust covers perishing

cv joints noisy on steering lock

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs corroding/pitting on inner friction surface

headlamp beam images deteriorating

slight movement rear antiroll bar mount bushes

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2016 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 102,578 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute staying on after use (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has uneven wear,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,920 miles

front crossmember corroding.

movement in both rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

rear cossmember corroding.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 93,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

movement both rear antiroll bar mount bushes.

nearside front crossmember corroding.

rear crossmember corroding.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,402 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 89,402 miles

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

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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T204 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,184 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 T204 JSS, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T204 JSS is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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