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Y798 YFP

2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,977 mi
Last recorded157,977 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee129,071 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 YFP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 157,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 131,224 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 131,101 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 130,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 130,155 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 130,155 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,921 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 129,732 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 129,073 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 129,069 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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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Y798 YFP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 Y798 YFP, 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 Y798 YFP registered?

Y798 YFP is a 2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 13 August 2001.

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The MOT history for Y798 YFP shows 10 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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