MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
283,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear body sill repairs showing body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
diesel tank slightly moist
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear body sill repairs showing body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))
diesel tank slightly moist
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front fog lamps smashed
exhaust system in general is coroded and has a slight blow at flexi
inner and outer sills on both sides of the vehicle are coroded and have lots of welded repairs
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn drag link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front fog lamps smashed
exhaust system in general is coroded and has a slight blow at flexi
inner and outer sills on both sides of the vehicle are coroded and have lots of welded repairs
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both sills have corrosion
brake discs are corroded
engine and gearbox very oily
front fog lamps are inoperative
play in steering
rear tyres wearing low and deteriorated
slight leak from steering rack area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Subframe 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 not working (1.3.2b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake discs are corroded
front fog lamps are inoperative
n/s and o/s sills are corroded in the middle
n/s/f brake slight bind
oil leaks - engine and gearbox smothered !
power steering fluid is very low - slight leak detected on rack
rear tyres are close to the wear indicators and deteriorated
slight play in steering
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine/gearbox very oily
o/s/front brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine/gearbox very oily
o/s/front brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.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)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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N296 MPV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 N296 MPV, 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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N296 MPV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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