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Y418 FBA

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,098 mi
Last recorded148,098 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY418 FBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 148,098 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 139,134 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Hand Brake Has No Reserve Travel

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 139,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Hand Brake Has No Reserve Travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 132,075 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 132,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements No Tell Tale Light (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 123,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2022 123,440 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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Y418 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y418 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 Y418 FBA registered?

Y418 FBA is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y418 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y418 FBA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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