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N461 FKU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

189,605 mi
Last recorded189,605 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN461 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 189,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 178,459 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 178,414 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 173,848 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged but taped

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside slightly corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2020 173,848 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp damaged but taped

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

underside slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 164,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 164,154 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users axel half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axel half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 159,423 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 154,780 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 152,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 152,150 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,675 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 140,170 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 140,137 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear tyres side wall cracked

Pass 21 May 2013 139,202 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak o/s/r axle

Fail 21 May 2013 139,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

oil leak o/s/r axle

Pass 3 May 2012 136,368 miles

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)

oil leak n/s/r axle

rear seats removed

Pass 4 May 2011 133,456 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 133,289 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 126,527 miles

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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N461 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N461 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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N461 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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