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N590 LBX

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,394 mi
Last recorded165,394 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 165,394 miles
Fail 16 May 2025 165,394 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 10 May 2024 164,804 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 164,804 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 162,590 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 162,579 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 153,832 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 149,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 143,498 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 135,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,115 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2016 135,115 miles

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 131,038 miles

Bolt missing on drivers seat

General rust to underbody and components

Unable to see rear brake pads

Fail 5 May 2015 131,038 miles

Bolt missing on drivers seat

General rust to underbody and components

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 13 May 2014 123,466 miles

slight surface corrosion on chassis area

Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,349 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,349 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in outer sidewall

Pass 29 Mar 2012 111,127 miles

both front shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 19 Apr 2011 105,897 miles

cannot see front brake pads

low handbrake effiency and noise when pulled up hard

oil leak from front axle oil spreading over front steering unit

rear brake discs corroded cannot see brake pads

Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,343 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 92,343 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 77,244 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 77,244 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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N590 LBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 141,324 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 N590 LBX, 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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N590 LBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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