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N28 FKU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2449cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,233 mi
Last recorded89,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,449cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2013 89,233 miles

battery needs resercuring

fliud leak n/s/r

o/s complete sillexcessively holed and corroded

oil around rack area

wipers poor at clearing

Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery needs resercuring

fluid leak n/s/r

offside complete sill excessively holed and corroded

oil around rack area

wipers poor at clearing

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,391 miles

battery needs resercuring

knock from rear suspension advise further investigation

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r lamp broken

oil leak from n/s/r axle area

Fail 18 Jun 2012 83,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery needs resercuring

knock from rear suspension advise further investigation

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/r lamp broken

oil leak from n/s/r axle area

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,596 miles

leak from o/s/r hub/drum

Pass 8 May 2009 75,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 75,120 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads low

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,331 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 66,328 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 66,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 61,535 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 61,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

n/s/rOIL SEAL LEAKING ON TO REAR BRAKE DISC AND PAD

Pass 2 Aug 2005

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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N28 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,449cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N28 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 N28 FKU registered?

N28 FKU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N28 FKU safe to buy?

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