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YV04 GHA

2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,054 mi
Last recorded155,054 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee133,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV04 GHA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 155,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 152,978 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 147,077 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 143,085 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & o/s/r cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 143,085 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded by rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front & o/s/r cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 140,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around grommit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 140,957 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill around grommit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front treads perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 136,524 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 134,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 132,873 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Jul 2019 132,332 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

nail in osf tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2018 128,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Sill covers fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 12 Jul 2017 123,852 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,345 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,623 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 108,651 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 101,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 99,244 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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YV04 GHA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 133,694 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 YV04 GHA, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YV04 GHA registered?

YV04 GHA is a 2011 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 December 2011.

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