1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee MPV 2.5L Diesel · P236 FEP
1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee MPV (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 186,105 miles. MOT expired on 08 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO FRIENDEE MPV
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,105 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P236 FEP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2023
- 186,105 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P236 FEP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Bongo Friendee Mpv (P236 FEP) between May 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
P236 FEP Mileage History
- 13/05/2022179,672 mi
- 24/06/2022179,752 mi+80 mi
- 24/06/2022179,752 mi
- 27/07/2023186,104 mi+6,352 mi
- 10/08/2023186,105 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 5,173 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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