Mazda Friendee Bongo
Green and Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,490 cc
R599 FRWMOT history
R599 FRW is a green and grey diesel Mazda Friendee Bongo first used on 1 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 230,393 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 230,393 mi
- At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,252 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 FRW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mazda
- Model
- Friendee Bongo
- Colour
- Green and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,490 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jun 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 FRW was last recorded at 230,393 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 228,950 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,443 miles
- Average per year
- 9,252 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 230,393 miles
- 2025 – 228,950 miles
- 2024 – 225,903 miles
- 2022 – 223,500 miles
- 2021 – 210,369 miles
- 2020 – 199,587 miles
- 2019 – 191,541 miles
- 2018 – 173,921 miles
- 2017 – 155,499 miles
- 2016 – 138,008 miles
- 2015 – 125,196 miles
- 2014 – 120,348 miles
- 2013 – 116,003 miles
- 2012 – 103,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass230,393 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Rear wheel arches and quarter panels showing corrosion but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Under trays fitted obscuring some underside component's s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass230,393 miles (+1,443)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 230,393 miles
- Test number
- 398539724316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass228,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 228,950 miles
- Test number
- 866505454645
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,945 km3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,945 km
- Test number
- 120719611237
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,903 miles (+2,403)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 225,903 miles
- Test number
- 798626948487
- AdvisoryUnderside heavyly udersealed
Pass223,500 miles (+29)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 223,500 miles
- Test number
- 165065206405
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak various pipes corroded / weeping
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront crossmember / radiator pannel corroded weak
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches and quarter panels showing corrosion but not excessive
Fail223,471 miles (+13,102)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,471 miles
- Test number
- 696107293971
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside and offside strengthening plate to rear of bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / inner wing to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner / outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch / inner wing to strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak various pipe work corroded / weeping
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront lower radiator panel / crossmember corroded, weak
- AdvisoryRear wheel arches and quarter panels showing corrosion but not excessive
Pass210,369 miles (+10,782)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 210,369 miles
- Test number
- 796181981776
- AdvisoryBoth rear arches corroded
Pass199,587 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 199,587 miles
- Test number
- 573603786007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,584 miles (+8,043)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,584 miles
- Test number
- 342209501370
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass191,541 miles (+17,620)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 191,541 miles
- Test number
- 860246537593
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to outer sills and wheel arches
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass173,921 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 173,921 miles
- Test number
- 824667754827
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside component's s
Fail173,921 miles (+18,422)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,921 miles
- Test number
- 467764901303
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear flexible section (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some underside component's s
Pass155,499 miles (+17,491)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 155,499 miles
- Test number
- 305551596177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (3.5.1i)
Pass138,008 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2017
- Odometer
- 138,008 miles
- Test number
- 104335196356
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear prop-shaft coupling is badly worn
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail138,007 miles (+12,811)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,007 miles
- Test number
- 458010769541
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail125,196 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,196 miles
- Test number
- 155006935194
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass125,196 miles (+4,848)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2016
- Odometer
- 125,196 miles
- Test number
- 616496735131
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass120,348 miles (+4,345)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 120,348 miles
- Test number
- 639290824175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,003 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 116,003 miles
- Test number
- 916815483137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,003 miles (+12,391)5 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,003 miles
- Test number
- 276104983125
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteEngine oil leak
- NoteRear tyres close to wear indicators
- NoteSlight grab nearside rear brake
Pass103,612 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 103,612 miles
- Test number
- 856867962137
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail103,612 miles4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,612 miles
- Test number
- 675255762140
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass97,278 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2012
- Odometer
- 97,278 km
- Test number
- 595871841198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R599 FRW
- Does R599 FRW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 FRW is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R599 FRW?
- The MOT on R599 FRW is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R599 FRW done?
- R599 FRW was recorded at 230,393 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 9,252 miles a year.
- Has R599 FRW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 FRW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on R599 FRW ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R599 FRW find?
- R599 FRW passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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