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K13 HOV

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

111,361 mi
Last recorded111,361 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 HOV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 111,361 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

GENERAL UNDERSIDE AND COMPONENTS OF VEHICLE ARE CORRODED

OUTER SILL CORRODED BOTH SIDES

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,407 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front radiator crossmember corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2024 105,447 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner valance corroded

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

front radiator cross member corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 17 Apr 2023 105,172 miles

Front Lower crossmember is corroded

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

Rear Outer sills, both sides are corroded

Rear exhaust tailpipe is missing

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 104,084 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 104,084 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 103,403 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Apr 2019 102,903 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 1 Apr 2019 102,903 miles

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Apr 2018 100,435 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,753 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 98,748 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 96,823 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion on inner body cill o/s/r

o/s/r tyre started to crack with age on inner side wall 215/65r15 100h

play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

rear brake discs corroded

slight binding on o/s/f brake

Pass 13 Mar 2015 95,211 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 83,277 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 83,270 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2013 77,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 22 Apr 2013 77,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 72,878 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,878 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

body has slight corrosion.

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,402 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 68,369 miles

Offside Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 68,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 68,286 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 68,175 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,586 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 66,571 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,033 miles

n/s/front anti-rollbar link slight movement

slight movement both rear inner roll bar bushes

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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K13 HOV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 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 K13 HOV, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K13 HOV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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