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N941 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,612 mi
Last recorded165,612 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN941 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 165,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses have corrosion and covered in heavy underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are covered in heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas, sills,body and chassis heavily undersealed,difficult to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heater exhaust tied to original exhaust,missing some mountings,but secure

Fail 6 May 2026 165,612 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses have corrosion and covered in heavy underseal (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes are covered in heavy underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas, sills,body and chassis heavily undersealed,difficult to fully inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

heater exhaust tied to original exhaust,missing some mountings,but secure

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks main wire through bulkhead (4.11 (c) (iii))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 163,660 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 163,660 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Engine plastic cover hanging off

Pass 24 May 2024 163,390 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 163,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 163,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2022 161,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 May 2022 161,892 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 158,343 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crosmember weak and corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill weak . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 158,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crosmember weak and corroded . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill weak . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 149,798 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 149,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 141,698 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,247 miles

everything underside heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Feb 2017 131,580 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

underside pipes greased

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,558 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 125,558 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (7.1.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished on side wall

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 117,221 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 110,931 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 110,931 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 110,175 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 109,322 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 109,322 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2011 107,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 104,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 109,744 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 94,223 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,317 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 62,358 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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N941 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N941 XOD, 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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N941 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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