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N569 HWP

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

201,800 mi
Last recorded201,800 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN569 HWP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 201,800 miles

Offside Rear rear o/s fog light showing low light

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak [bad]

Pass 23 Apr 2022 201,191 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 23 Apr 2022 201,191 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front both wipers blades worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps rear both n/s o/s number plate lights out (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Apr 2021 200,854 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 200,621 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 198,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 198,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 188,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2016 176,207 miles

Rear tyres on minimum limit

Pass 8 Jan 2016 154,037 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seats folded down and unable to inspect seats belts due to much stuff on top

Pass 3 Jun 2015 141,648 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 139,563 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 139,563 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 136,512 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 136,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N569 HWP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N569 HWP, 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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N569 HWP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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