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Fitment on a used wiper motor varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The Mazda Bongo (sold in the UK largely as grey imports, badged Bongo Friendee or Ford Freda in some markets) did not follow a clearly documented UK generation split with well-established named boundaries, so we cannot confidently state specific cutoff years here. Because the generation and whether the motor is front or rear are the key fitment factors for wiper motors, you should confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle matches your registration's exact build period and motor position before buying.
Yes, this matters significantly — front and rear wiper motors are completely different units with different mounting points, connectors and sweep patterns, so you must specify which one you need when requesting quotes. Tell the breaker clearly whether you need the NS/OS front motor or the rear tailgate motor to avoid getting the wrong part.
Trim level does not affect wiper motor fitment — the motor is determined by the generation and front or rear position, not by whether the donor was a higher or lower specification vehicle. You may find minor cosmetic differences in covers or finisher clips between variants, but the motor itself should be the same, so don't rule out a part simply because the trim name differs from yours.
No, engine size has no bearing on wiper motor fitment — the motor is matched to the body and generation, not the drivetrain. Focus your search on confirming the build year and whether you need the front or rear motor rather than worrying about whether the donor was petrol or diesel.
The Ford Freda is a rebadged version of the Mazda Bongo built on the same platform, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, particularly for the same production period. However, because connector types and mounting details can vary even on closely related vehicles, you should confirm with the breaker that the donor part matches your specific registration before purchasing.
Give the breaker your full registration number and specify clearly whether you need the front or rear wiper motor, as these are the two most important fitment factors for this part. A reputable breaker will check the donor vehicle's details against yours before supplying the part, but always confirm this with them directly rather than assuming compatibility.