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N114 MCL

1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

237,561 mi
Last recorded237,561 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee141,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 237,561 miles

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 237,554 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Age related corrosion underside of vehicle and some suspension components

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 234,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s and o/s inner and outer sills have been under sealed

Pass 13 May 2022 228,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 228,928 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill end cap (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 225,801 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 225,790 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements tell tale inop (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 220,130 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 215,953 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 215,931 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip loose (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2018 212,463 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage bumper mount (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 207,955 miles

both inner sills corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2017 207,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both inner sills corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 205,979 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 81,160 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 200,767 miles

Engine / component covers obscuring components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Fail 26 Apr 2014 200,701 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Engine / component covers obscuring components in the engine bay

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays / heat sheilds obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion to underbody components / panels

Pass 8 Apr 2013 197,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 186,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 164,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 144,943 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 144,943 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 111,306 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 83,276 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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N114 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N114 MCL, 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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N114 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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