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N173 FKU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

209,203 mi
Last recorded209,203 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 209,203 miles

oil leak rear of engine

Pass 10 Oct 2016 201,279 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 193,387 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 181,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2014 181,796 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 171,145 miles

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

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

diesel smell detected but can not see due to covers

Pass 26 Sep 2012 162,597 miles

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

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

headlamps slightly frosted

Fail 26 Sep 2012 162,595 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

headlamps slightly frosted

Pass 19 Apr 2011 144,239 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 140,605 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 136,619 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 132,831 miles

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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N173 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 N173 FKU, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N173 FKU registered?

N173 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N173 FKU safe to buy?

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