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N225 FKW

2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,604 mi
Last recorded202,604 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee124,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 202,604 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 202,604 miles

Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 202,200 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light colour (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 202,200 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light colour (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 199,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 199,511 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 196,387 miles

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 188,626 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 180,827 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 180,827 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 173,905 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 173,890 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 158,303 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 158,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 153,936 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 15,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 147,226 miles

Tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Aug 2015 143,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2015 143,629 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre inner side wall cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 138,269 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 138,269 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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N225 FKW is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 124,184 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 N225 FKW, 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 12 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N225 FKW registered?

N225 FKW is a 2014 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 10 July 2014.

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