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Y389 FBA

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,014 mi
Last recorded110,014 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY389 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 110,014 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 106,049 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 100,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 97,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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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Y389 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 Y389 FBA, 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 Y389 FBA registered?

Y389 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y389 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y389 FBA shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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