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N160 HGL

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

157,918 mi
Last recorded157,918 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN160 HGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 157,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 153,059 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2023 153,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill holed and corroded outside prescribed area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 149,823 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

sill corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 144,403 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 144,403 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 138,028 miles

All 4 tyres slightly wearing on edges

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside headlight dim

Play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 7 May 2020 138,028 miles

Power steering component leaking P/s rack leaking fluid (2.1.5 (a))

All 4 tyres slightly wearing on edges

General corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Nearside headlight dim

Play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 18 Apr 2019 134,866 miles

2 out of 4 mounting bolts for front towing eye bracket insecure

Auxiliary belt noisy

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded and have tempary repairs

Both rear shock absorbers , both rear coil springs, offside front coil spring and tow bar are corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside head light slightly dim

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play from Nearside front anti roll bar linkage

Fail 3 Apr 2019 134,858 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 of 4 bolts insecure for front towing eye bracket bolted to the front of the chassis

Auxillary belt noisy

Both rear coil springs and shock absorbers corroded

Both rear outer wheel arches corroded

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside headlight dipped beam image dim, just ok for mot test

Offside front coil spring corroded

Slight oil leak from engine

Slight play in Nearside front anti roll bar link

Towbar corroded

Undertray fitted unable to inspect

Pass 16 Apr 2018 132,019 miles

Nearside headlamp is slightly dull

slight corrosion to the body work

slight corrosion to the underside

slight dampness to the power steering rack

Fail 9 Mar 2018 131,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Cross member (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mid inner sill (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking Rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2017 129,212 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 129,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,304 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 124,304 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 116,389 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre pressures LOW !

Fail 20 Jan 2015 116,385 miles

Nearside 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 constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre pressures LOW !

Pass 21 Jan 2014 110,382 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres cut in side walls but cords not exposed at time

Fail 20 Jan 2014 110,382 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s and o/s front tyres cut in side walls but cords not exposed at time

Pass 30 Jan 2013 98,166 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 89,387 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 89,387 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 86,374 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 86,374 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,787 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 83,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 130,179 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 130,179 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

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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N160 HGL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 N160 HGL, 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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N160 HGL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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