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N893 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,322 mi
Last recorded154,322 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN893 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 154,322 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 154,322 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 148,615 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 148,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 141,783 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 136,076 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 124,682 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 124,682 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and outersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 119,367 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Aug 2014 114,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 106,869 miles

battery wires exposed near side

Fail 27 Aug 2013 106,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery wires exposed near side

Pass 22 Jan 2013 106,829 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,229 miles

Both track rod end gaiters split

Fail 3 Jan 2012 102,229 miles

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

Both track rod end gaiters split

N/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder and on legal limit

O/s/f tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 11 Jan 2011 95,124 miles

drivers seat belt worn and fluffing on edges

front and rear wipers smear

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping on joint

weak beam patterns both headlights

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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N893 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N893 TDW, 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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N893 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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