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N845 FKE

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

138,605 mi
Last recorded138,605 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN845 FKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2025 138,605 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle missing all (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pump area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear wheel arches corroded

battery tray corroded

trailer electrical socket damaged

Pass 8 Aug 2024 137,605 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer body sill holed by corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2024 137,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray heavily corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front outer body sill holed by corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,984 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 132,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 130,676 miles

underside corroded and wax oiled

Fail 2 Aug 2022 130,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 130,632 miles

Chassis has slight corrosion

Underbody has general corrosion

Fail 1 Sep 2021 130,630 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of wheel arch area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, inner and outer and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner of wheel arch area front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Chassis has slight corrosion

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 130,332 miles

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

corrosion to water and fuel pipes

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Fail 14 Aug 2020 130,332 miles

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

corrosion to water and fuel pipes

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear and nearside from tyres perishing and cracking on tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 123,137 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 120,752 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 118,605 miles

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

o/s/f crossmember corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2015 118,603 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2014 115,246 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside and off side rear sills corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2014 115,246 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

nearside and off side rear sills corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 108,273 miles

attention to handbrake travel

Fail 3 Dec 2012 108,251 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

attention to handbrake travel

cut on offside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,255 miles

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

start of corrosion o/s undersill

Fail 7 Jun 2011 106,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

start of corrosion o/s undersill

Pass 2 Jun 2010 103,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre

cuts in sidewall o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 100,284 miles

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Fail 28 Apr 2009 100,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut

Pass 8 Apr 2008 98,192 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 93,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 87,508 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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N845 FKE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 N845 FKE, 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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What year was N845 FKE registered?

N845 FKE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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