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R476 KAW

1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee125,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 KAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 115,880 miles

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

advise underbody corrossion and all suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2024 113,430 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise front tyres have cracks

Fail 30 Jul 2024 113,430 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise front tyres have cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2023 110,893 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 107,515 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 104,711 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 104,711 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 103,711 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 96,208 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,727 miles

both headlamp lens cloudy

Fail 18 Apr 2018 94,727 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 12 Aug 2016

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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R476 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 125,334 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 R476 KAW, 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 29 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 R476 KAW registered?

R476 KAW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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