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N83 FKU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,747 mi
Last recorded242,747 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 May 2026 242,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both side inner sills very corroded with big hole in them

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun visor low (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Fixe pipe has a small blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

This vehicle is very corroded on the underside should not be drive

Pass 14 Apr 2025 236,777 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

Fail 9 Apr 2025 236,752 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

corrosion underside of vehicle not excessive

Pass 27 Mar 2024 229,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 221,870 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 221,825 miles

Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2022 215,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both sides bump stops missing .

Auxiliary belt loose .

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides A posts are corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Plastic covers and trays fitted on some areas of underside and unable to inspect covered areas .

Lower Underside has been undersealed and stone chipped , including some of brake pipes .

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded in strut top and inner wheel arch area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch to outer wheel arch repair panel is not welded along outer edge in any fashion or form . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded in strut turret area . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 215,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger corroded and has multiple holes in front wheel arch and at rear side to inner sill . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch at front corroded and holed near macpherson strut top . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure Front corner of rear bumper . (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Corroded and holed . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Auxiliary belt loose .

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides A posts corroded . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes are covered with underseal . (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Significant areas of welding covered with underseal and stone chip and unable to properly assess . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Lower Unable to fully assess in areas with plastic covers and undertrays fitted although suspect corrosion is present .

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded by rear of subframe . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Complete inner arch and turret for macpherson strut is corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch welded repair the length of the wheel arch is only welded on the inner and not to the outer wheel arch all of the way round and not secured in any fashion .

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and smooth on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Centre of sill has been welded and not all of way round plate .

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corroded by Macpherson strut top . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sills corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner valance by front edge of rear bumper has been repaired and not welded together , parts of repair is covered by silicone . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch corroded by fuel filler neck pipework . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both sides bump stops missing .

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 7 May 2014 138,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

both wiper rubbers starting too split

o/s mirror held in place with tape

outer sills and rear wheel arch areas corroded but not excessively

Pass 28 Jul 2005

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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N83 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 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 fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N83 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N83 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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