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Y284 ONY

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,006 mi
Last recorded97,006 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 ONY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 97,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,006 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,827 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2023 93,826 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 92,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 88,694 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 86,057 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 86,057 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 81,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 81,355 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 81,324 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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Y284 ONY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 129,071 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 Y284 ONY, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y284 ONY registered?

Y284 ONY is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y284 ONY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y284 ONY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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