1999 Mazda Bongo Friendee 2.5L Petrol · T225 SDX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 23 December 2024 at 188,644 miles identified minor wear on both the nearside and offside front track rod end ball joint dust covers. While these defects did not cause a failure because they still prevented dirt ingress, they indicate the beginning of rubber perish in the steering linkage. Between 2020 and 2023, the vehicle passed annual inspections with no recorded defects, suggesting a period of consistent mechanical health and upkeep. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between November 2020 and December 2024, the vehicle covered 21,955 miles, showing steady progression from 166,689 to 188,644 miles. This steady usage suggests the van has not been subjected to long periods of stationary time which often leads to brake seizing, nor has it suffered from excessive heavy-load use. The lack of significant gaps in mileage intervals indicates a regular operational schedule. A prospective buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of the front suspension and steering components. Given the deteriorated track rod dust covers noted in late 2024, it is necessary to check for play in the ball joints and ensure no grease leakage has occurred. Because the vehicle is 27 years old, a thorough check of the structural integrity—specifically the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans—is essential as the MOT records do not capture surface-level corrosion corrosion. Checking the condition of the brake lines and calipers is also advisable to confirm the clean history seen in the previous years.