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R543 BBK

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,368 mi
Last recorded175,368 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 BBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 175,368 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 175,366 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 162,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Dec 2017 162,380 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge 195/65x15 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 151,187 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 151,138 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 132,587 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 120,327 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 120,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres scrubbed on edges, suspect lower pressures at some point

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stickers on lower left side of windscreen Suspect these to be parking permits/tax discs for other country

Fail 25 Jun 2013 103,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres scrubbed on edges, suspect lower pressures at some point

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stickers on lower left side of windscreen Suspect these to be parking permits/tax discs for other country

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,574 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

stickers on nearside lower screen suspect these to be tax discs relating to other country

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,230 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 56,224 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,447 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,636 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,631 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2006 45,138 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 45,138 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear 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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R543 BBK is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R543 BBK, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R543 BBK is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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