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N421 FKU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,386 mi
Last recorded135,386 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN421 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,386 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 135,357 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 125,410 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 124,846 miles

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 124,836 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 116,330 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Fail 24 Jul 2012 116,318 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads look low

nearside & offside rear anti-roll bar links worn

offside front anti-roll bar bush worn

slight corrosion on nearside rear inner sill

Pass 29 Jul 2011 105,795 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,289 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Slight knocking found on N/S/F but no play found

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,268 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 73,544 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,593 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 60,593 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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N421 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N421 FKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N421 FKU registered?

N421 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

Is N421 FKU safe to buy?

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