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N193 ENE

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

146,291 mi
Last recorded146,291 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN193 ENE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2013 146,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear 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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear bumper insecure

nearside rear backplate corroded

offside rear lamp broken

suspect brake fluid leak from nearside rear caliper

Pass 18 Jul 2012 134,030 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side front wheel slightly binding

Fail 16 Jul 2012 134,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

near side front wheel slightly binding

Pass 13 Jun 2011 124,100 miles

exhaust middle section blowing and corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2011 124,100 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust middle section blowing and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 115,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009
Fail 29 Jun 2009

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 93,861 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

all tyres (q) rated m+s non-'e'marked such tyres not suitable for motorway use and in poor condition

both rear shock absorber casings corroded and holed

emission testing might cause more damage to poor repair around front pipe

fog lamp switch inappropriately marked

heavy body damage and poor repairs to nearside rear arch

rear shocker lower bushings worn

some transmission slip is apparant

Pass 2 Apr 2007 86,239 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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N193 ENE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 141,324 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 N193 ENE, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N193 ENE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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