2002 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Diesel · RG51 KCU

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status following a successful MOT in February 2025. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the owner promptly addressed mechanical failures. While the vehicle failed on 25 February 2025 at 127,073 miles due to excessively worn anti-roll bar linkage ball joints across three points, it passed the retest the very following day with no recorded defects. This indicates a proactive approach to repairing safety-related faults once identified. At 24 years old, the recorded mileage of 127,073 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between early 2023 and early 2025, where the vehicle covered 10,196 miles over two years. This low annual mileage generally suggests less internal wear on the drivetrain and engine, though long periods of inactivity can lead to age-related degradation of rubber-based components and seals which dry out or crack regardless of the distance travelled. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire suspension system, as the previous failure of anti-roll bar links suggests these components are prone to premature wear. Given the age of the vehicle, specific attention must be paid to structural corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and wheel arches, which are common failure points for older Mazda utility vehicles. The 2023 failure regarding headlamp bulbs was resolved, but the overall integrity of the wiring and light housings should be verified to ensure no underlying electrical faults exist beyond simple bulb replacements.