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N95 FKW

1997 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN95 FKW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2015 80,076 miles

advice on further look at rear brakes

advice on slight blow at exhaust

Pass 27 Sep 2014 80,119 miles

Nearside front tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished, 185 R14 LT

Offside front tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished

Offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished

Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,119 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished, 185 R14 LT

Offside front tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished

Offside rear tyre cracks on outer sidewall, tyre perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 73,197 miles

rear spring mount bushes deteriorated

Fail 29 Nov 2013 79,167 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

rear spring mount bushes deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2012 79,127 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

offside rear tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 14 Feb 2008 78,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 78,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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N95 FKW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 N95 FKW, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N95 FKW registered?

N95 FKW is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is N95 FKW safe to buy?

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