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X843 KWP

2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,190 mi
Last recorded169,190 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX843 KWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 169,190 miles

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

o/s inner sill holed and corroded / n/s/f inner sill to floor holed and corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 169,190 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner sill holed and corroded / n/s/f inner sill to floor holed and corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2024 165,281 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both outer sills holed and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2023 164,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 164,440 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 161,858 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 161,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 158,261 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 148,027 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 142,580 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

rear discs are rusty

Fail 6 May 2019 142,368 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs partly rusted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 133,806 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to offside floorpan

Fail 19 May 2018 133,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

corrosion to offside floorpan

Pass 23 Dec 2015 133,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill corroded

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 133,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside inner sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 129,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 129,545 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 120,153 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 112,883 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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X843 KWP is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 133,694 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 X843 KWP, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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X843 KWP is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 May 2011.

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