CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y223 EBY

2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,777 mi
Last recorded82,777 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 EBY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 82,777 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside front headlamp deteriorated

Offside front headlamp deteriorated

Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,190 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2024 80,190 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 76,953 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 72,020 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 72,020 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 66,883 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 66,833 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 61,725 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 60,042 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Note.. Knock To N/s/r Suspension

Pass 5 Dec 2018 56,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,671 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,978 miles

TRAVEL TO PARKING BRAKE LEVER

Pass 6 Oct 2015 48,791 miles

Travel to parking brake lever....

Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,087 miles

offside front tyre is a little low

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 25 Jul 2014 46,087 miles

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

offside front tyre is a little low

rear wiper blade is split

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
Full Mazda Bongo Friendee reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y223 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y223 EBY, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y223 EBY?

You can check the full history of Y223 EBY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y223 EBY registered?

Y223 EBY is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 15 August 2014.

Is Y223 EBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y223 EBY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y223 EBY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y223 EBY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.