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Y539 OHB

2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2450cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,319 mi
Last recorded214,319 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee140,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY539 OHB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 214,319 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 205,178 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 198,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle all over has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 190,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 181,562 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower rear flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Fail 17 Aug 2021 181,560 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink + play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Lower rear flexible exhaust pipe deteriorated

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covers/under trays fitted limiting visual inspection of some items

Pass 15 Aug 2020 169,008 miles

Offside Front inner track rod ball joint has slight play but not excessive

Pass 19 Aug 2019 159,370 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 159,370 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 140,933 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 140,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,665 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 121,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bonnet stay insecure

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2017 121,598 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 121,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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Y539 OHB is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,450cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 140,334 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 Y539 OHB, 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 9 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y539 OHB registered?

Y539 OHB is a 2017 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 August 2017.

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