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X938 VBK

2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,350 mi
Last recorded89,350 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 VBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,350 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose but not insecure

slight corrosion to sills, arches, underside and rear shock covers

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 15 Jul 2015 89,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

battery loose but not insecure

slight corrosion to sills, arches, underside and rear shock covers

windscreen wipers smeary

Fail 25 Jul 2014 137,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy, but unable to carry out full inspection due to diff lock.

Offside wiper blade split on ends, but still clearing the screen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 137,162 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy, but unable to carry out full inspection due to diff lock.

Offside wiper blade split on ends, but still clearing the screen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 May 2014 137,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy, but unable to carry out full inspection due to diff lock.

Offside wiper blade split, but still clearing the screen.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 114,976 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2013 113,049 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside & offside wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,382 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 82,343 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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X938 VBK is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X938 VBK, 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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What year was X938 VBK registered?

X938 VBK is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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