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N587 FKU

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN587 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,163 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 106,019 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 106,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 97,508 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 97,508 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 91,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 90,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2022 90,058 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2021 86,981 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner sill has excessive corrosion but not in a prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 86,532 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,679 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Jan 2019 83,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2018 80,436 miles

Offside Front A PILLAR SURFACE RUST IN DOOR JAM

TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,264 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,264 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,980 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 58,768 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 58,768 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,176 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 50,528 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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N587 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 N587 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N587 FKU registered?

N587 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 3 March 1996.

Is N587 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N587 FKU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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