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WF52 FYV

2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

178,696 mi
Last recorded178,696 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee122,473 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FYV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 178,696 miles

Front nearside and offside corrosion to inner sill but outside of 30 cm away from suspension mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2026 178,696 miles

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

Front nearside and offside corrosion to inner sill but outside of 30 cm away from suspension mount

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 178,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

EML light not working

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Mirror insecure

Offside Front Fiberglass repair to inner sill area

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Orange (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2025 173,867 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 170,898 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 167,285 miles

light corrosion under body

Pass 4 Feb 2022 165,699 miles

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches

general underbody surface corrosion

offside inner sill has surface corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2022 165,699 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill x3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion on both rear wheel arches

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

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

general underbody surface corrosion

offside inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2021 159,128 miles

Corrosion both rear arches

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 159,099 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion both rear arches

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 158,600 miles

Offside Front surface corrosion inner sill.

Fail 31 Mar 2020 158,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front surface corrosion inner sill.

Pass 14 Mar 2019 153,320 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion appearing in the under side of the vehicle

slight handbrake inbalance

Fail 7 Mar 2019 153,294 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

general corrosion appearing in the under side of the vehicle

slight handbrake inbalance

Pass 16 Jun 2017 152,649 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 149,064 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 142,328 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust system rusty

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2015 142,328 miles

exhaust system rusty

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen slightly

Pass 7 May 2014 137,254 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 133,785 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,286 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 127,286 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 120,486 miles

mil light on

Fail 25 Feb 2012 120,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

mil light on

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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WF52 FYV is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,473 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 WF52 FYV, 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 23 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WF52 FYV registered?

WF52 FYV is a 2003 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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