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T532 UEE

1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

188,298 mi
Last recorded188,298 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee119,920 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT532 UEE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 188,298 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 188,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 176,611 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 176,580 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2024 176,561 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 164,034 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 164,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,548 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 140,548 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 122,051 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 112,633 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 100,859 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 100,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light emits white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements independent of light switch (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2017 76,971 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats face wrong way for seat belts

Fail 2 May 2017 76,971 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working bulb holder poor condition (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear seats face wrong way for seat belts

Pass 24 Dec 2015 69,909 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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T532 UEE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 119,920 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 T532 UEE, 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 27 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 T532 UEE registered?

T532 UEE is a 1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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