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N667 PVL

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,348 mi
Last recorded161,348 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN667 PVL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 161,348 miles

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

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

under body corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2022 148,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 137,617 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 110,317 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 110,317 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 100,404 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 88,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,557 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 72,759 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 72,759 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2013 68,051 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 68,051 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 60,976 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 60,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 125,250 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 112,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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N667 PVL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N667 PVL, 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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N667 PVL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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