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P85 CRN

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP85 CRN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 83,514 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 83,514 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill backing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 73,971 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 73,920 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 65,596 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hub leaking oil.

Fail 23 Oct 2014 65,596 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear hub leaking oil.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pump slightly damp, veiw obscured by engine covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,226 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pump slightly damp, veiw obscured by engine covers

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 58,398 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 58,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 57,463 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,313 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 55,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 55,081 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 52,885 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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P85 CRN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver 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 P85 CRN, 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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P85 CRN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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