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M791 FNW

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

182,363 mi
Last recorded182,363 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM791 FNW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 182,363 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2015 174,365 miles

Advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Advise corrosion to front cross member

Advise corrosion to nearside front and offside front inner sills

Nearside Rear Half shaft seal damp

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 167,677 miles

Advise corrosion to front cross member.

Advise corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills.

Advise parking brake travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 167,677 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Advise corrosion to front cross member.

Advise corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills.

Advise parking brake travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 158,638 miles

All coil springs corroded.

Exhaust corroded.

General underbody corrosion.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 144,335 miles

underbody corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2012 144,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 129,202 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner & outer edges.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Some corrosion to offside inner sill.

offside rear brake disc corrded on inner surface.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 124,037 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 107,121 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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M791 FNW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 146,492 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M791 FNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M791 FNW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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