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N296 MPV

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

283,497 mi
Last recorded283,497 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 MPV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 283,497 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 283,497 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 278,313 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both rear body sill repairs showing body filler (5.3.6 (a) (i))

diesel tank slightly moist

Fail 29 Aug 2019 278,311 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 269,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 269,696 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 260,266 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 260,265 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 248,213 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 234,820 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 234,820 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 223,428 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 217,845 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 217,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 215,839 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 215,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 211,300 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 210,188 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 210,188 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 191,372 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 166,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 147,207 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 124,712 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 124,712 miles

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?

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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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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