2001 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.0L Petrol · LP51 RGO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deteriorating suspension components. In the most recent test in January 2026 at 149,873 miles, the tester identified worn pins and bushes on both front lower suspension arms and both rear anti-roll bar linkage pins. While these issues did not result in a failure, they represent identical advisories from the 2025 test, indicating that the rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life without replacement. At 25 years old, the 149,873 recorded miles represent a low-average-useage profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent, annual usage, with only 2,700 miles covered between the January 2025 and January 2026 tests. This mileage suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to heavy stress, though the low mileage often correlates with the perished tyres noted in early 2023, as vehicles sit for long periods without sufficient movement to keep rubber seals and tyre compounds supple. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire undercarriage, as the recurring wear on suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar links suggests a systemic lack of preventative maintenance. The failure in January 2024 due to a perished anti-roll bar dust cover and a faulty windscreen washer further indicates that minor components are only addressed when they necessitate failure. Given the age of the Mazda, specific attention should be paid to structural corrosion in the sills and wheel arches, which are not explicitly detailed in these records but are common for this era.