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WJ51 GKF

2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

231,454 mi
Last recorded231,454 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee139,636 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 GKF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2023 231,454 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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 Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 212,335 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 212,322 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 201,427 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 201,415 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 186,943 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 186,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 175,534 miles

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

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

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

offside rear shock damp

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm nearside rear worn to 1.6mm

very slight play to prop shaft front universal joint

Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,687 miles

all exhaust joins corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust flexible pipe outer casing deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing heavily to edges

offside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 2 May 2017 161,347 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all exhaust joins corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust flexible pipe outer casing deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

Fail 22 Apr 2017 161,335 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all exhaust joins corroding

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

both headlamp lenses deteriorating

exhaust flexible pipe outer casing deteriorating

nearside front tyre wearing to outer edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 153,495 miles

petrol tank dented

plastic over sills

plastic under trays

Fail 7 Mar 2016 153,495 miles

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

petrol tank dented

plastic over sills

plastic under trays

Pass 16 Feb 2015 147,033 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 137,891 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 118,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2013 118,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 102,492 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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WJ51 GKF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 139,636 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 WJ51 GKF, 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 14 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WJ51 GKF is a 2012 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 April 2012.

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