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N113 FKU

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN113 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 104,649 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 104,649 miles

Nearside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin for locking nut is missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end modification unsafe split pin for locking nut is missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front unable to test bearing due to brake binding

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 102,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 102,967 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,410 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 99,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Wing corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2022 99,706 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 99,181 miles

Front under steps/sill backs starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2020 96,954 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 96,929 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 95,883 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 94,401 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 91,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 88,360 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 64,264 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 64,264 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N113 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N113 FKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N113 FKU registered?

N113 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N113 FKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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