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N89 BWK

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,846 mi
Last recorded122,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 BWK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 122,846 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 119,474 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 116,751 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,998 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,259 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 111,259 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb replaced (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 104,492 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 100,865 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,717 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 96,714 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 90,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 85,042 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,421 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 75,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,763 miles

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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N89 BWK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N89 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N89 BWK registered?

N89 BWK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N89 BWK safe to buy?

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