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N323 XBR

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,801 mi
Last recorded207,801 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2019 207,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting and outer sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect as film on headlight (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired wheel arch holed and covered by expanding foam (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant hose leaking coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front too rear has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2018 195,348 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 187,141 miles

All wheel nuts on backwards.

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear sill (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear sill (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 187,141 miles

All wheel nuts on backwards.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear sill (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting rear sill (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 181,025 miles

Oil leak ()

batterys req rescuring

Pass 15 Jun 2015 167,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 15 Jun 2015 167,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 Jun 2014 166,230 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 166,230 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2013 164,805 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 162,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

light corrosion full floor area

Pass 21 Feb 2011 148,419 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 131,023 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 102,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 100,245 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 100,245 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N323 XBR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 N323 XBR, 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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N323 XBR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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