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Y581 MDA

2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,256 mi
Last recorded182,256 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY581 MDA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 182,256 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 177,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 165,458 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 157,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 157,202 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 155,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 154,455 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 152,707 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 150,008 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 146,617 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 138,522 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 138,506 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 138,506 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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Y581 MDA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 123,528 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 Y581 MDA, 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 10 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y581 MDA registered?

Y581 MDA is a 2016 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is Y581 MDA safe to buy?

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