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N548 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,709 mi
Last recorded209,709 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN548 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 209,709 miles

chassis heavily corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 209,708 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis heavily corroded

outer sills corroded

Fail 16 May 2014 203,354 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2014 203,354 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 197,321 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Apr 2013 197,321 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake warning light illuminates when brake pedal depressed

Pass 3 May 2012 189,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 181,963 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 181,963 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 174,334 miles

rear tyre treads low

Fail 27 Apr 2010 174,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyre treads low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 166,489 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 157,192 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 157,175 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 146,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 129,865 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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N548 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N548 XOD, 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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What year was N548 XOD registered?

N548 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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