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N390 JMB

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN390 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2019 158,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 155,917 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,816 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 128,670 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (front to rear) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (full) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill corroded (full) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 128,199 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 128,198 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,769 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 116,990 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front suspension arm mounted to crossmember.crossmember has one securing bolt missing

Pass 19 Jul 2014 116,990 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

offside front suspension arm mounted to crossmember.crossmember has one securing bolt missing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 111,236 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,236 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 107,810 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade

Fail 9 Mar 2012 107,810 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

rear wiper blade

Pass 25 Mar 2011 104,781 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 100,378 miles

n/s rear lamp lens CRACKS but not showing white light

Fail 19 Mar 2010 100,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s rear lamp lens CRACKS but not showing white light

Pass 27 Mar 2009 96,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,771 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 84,976 miles

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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N390 JMB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N390 JMB, 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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N390 JMB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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