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Y259 PKY

2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,069 mi
Last recorded153,069 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee148,548 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY259 PKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 153,069 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 152,819 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member above exhaust (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 149,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken nut still legible (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 149,379 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken nut still legible (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 149,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint has slight play

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Jul 2015 138,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r slight leak from halfshaft seal

Pass 16 Jul 2015 138,622 miles

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

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

n/s/r slight leak from halfshaft seal

Pass 30 Apr 2014 118,396 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

small oil leak from n/s/r outer shaft

Fail 20 Dec 2013 113,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear hub leaking oil.

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 113,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side rear hub leaking oil.

Rear exhaust heat shield deteriorated.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 500,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Dec 2012 100,500 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2011 89,243 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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Y259 PKY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 148,548 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 Y259 PKY, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y259 PKY is a 2008 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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