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N288 AHD

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

199,207 mi
Last recorded199,207 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 199,207 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 198,456 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 195,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 192,894 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 192,890 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 186,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 186,614 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 186,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center section to rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 182,450 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Slight play in inner rack joints

Underbody corrosion including coil springs/brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2020 177,495 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/65/15c (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all ball joint and track rod gaitors perished/cracking

general corrosion to all coil springs, brake discs, brake pipes, suspension, underbody.

Pass 10 May 2019 169,642 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, coil springs and brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2018 164,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 151,221 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 134,638 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 134,638 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 121,350 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 110,789 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

Fail 15 May 2014 110,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 May 2013 103,432 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2013 103,370 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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 12 Jul 2012 98,816 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,816 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N288 AHD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N288 AHD, 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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What year was N288 AHD registered?

N288 AHD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N288 AHD shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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