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V146 KRL

2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,484 mi
Last recorded112,484 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 KRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 112,484 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 112,484 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 111,712 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 111,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 110,255 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 110,255 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mounts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Middle & Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated/corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 109,809 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 109,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 109,645 miles

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

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2020 105,988 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,339 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,994 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in wax oil (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2013 90,351 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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V146 KRL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 133,951 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 V146 KRL, 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 13 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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V146 KRL is a 2013 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2013.

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