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N896 FKE

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,105 mi
Last recorded155,105 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 FKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2010 155,105 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Very hevey corrosion under vehicle

engine oily

Pass 15 May 2009 146,871 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

all seat with babyseats fitted presented with seatbelts unattached

both inner sills corroded through at front

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

outer sills corroded

rear d bushes worn

rear fog teltale light faint

rear wheels do not spin freely ? 4wd (bearing untestable )

underside corroded

Fail 15 May 2009 146,871 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all seat with babyseats fitted presented with seatbelts unattached

both inner sills corroded through at front

exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

outer sills corroded

rear d bushes worn

rear fog teltale light faint

rear wheels do not spin freely ? 4wd (bearing untestable )

underside corroded

Pass 12 May 2008 135,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak from engine area

slight play found in nearside rear anti-roll bar bush

Fail 2 May 2008 135,551 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 10 May 2007 121,263 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 106,692 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 106,568 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre, low, 2mm, limit 1.6mm, nail/screw in tread, recommend attention.

Signs of leakage on automatic transmission, recommend attention.

Sins of pitting on front brake discs, keep check on.

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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N896 FKE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N896 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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N896 FKE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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