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N344 FKU

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

207,530 mi
Last recorded207,530 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 FKU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 207,530 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 205,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak front diff

Fail 9 Jun 2025 205,833 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

slight oil leak front diff

Fail 29 Aug 2024 205,825 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 202,307 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 200,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2022 200,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 199,633 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Both outer sills corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 194,767 miles

BOTH front outer c v gaiters perishing.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

front brake discs corroding at edges.

front coil springs corroding.

slight oil leak.

Fail 27 Apr 2020 194,744 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split, bottom gaiter missing. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH front outer c v gaiters perishing.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

front brake discs corroding at edges.

front coil springs corroding.

slight oil leak.

Pass 20 May 2019 188,017 miles

Both side outer sills corroded

Front Cross member excessively corroded within 30cm of prescribed area (Sub frame) Not considered to play structural (Benefit of doubt, Recommend attention soon

Nearside Sliding door sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion and welding repairs made to underside of vehicle

car batteries are held in place using bits of wood, recommend a more permanent repair

exhaust leaking in several places

welded repairs are heavily coated, therefore difficult to inspect fully

Fail 9 May 2019 187,922 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obscured by rear camera (0.1 (d))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both side outer sills corroded

Front Cross member excessively corroded within 30cm of prescribed area (Sub frame) Not considered to play structural (Benefit of doubt, Recommend attention soon

Nearside Sliding door sill corroded

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Door pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Under body corrosion and welding repairs made to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 May 2018 179,303 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak front diff

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 May 2018 179,116 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak engine

Oil leak front diff

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 172,760 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

headlamp beam images poor

offside front tyre worn

underbody of vehicle has corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2017 172,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/inner /outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

nearside front wheel arch corroded

nearside rear suspension arm front bush slight worn

offside front tyre close to limit

surface corrosion throughout

Pass 19 Jan 2016 166,519 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 166,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 157,210 miles

front brake pads wearing thin (O/S inner on legal limit)

n/s front inner sill has slight corrosion - not within a prescribed area

o/s front tyre worn low on inner tread

o/s rear outer sill has slight corrosion - not within a prescribed area

Pass 29 Jan 2014 149,397 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 147,060 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front diff has a slight leak

both front inner sills have slight corrosion

n/s front steering rack gaiter has a slight split

Fail 19 Jul 2013 147,060 miles

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

both front inner sills have slight corrosion

front brake pads wearing low

front diff has a slight leak

n/s front steering rack gaiter has a slight split

Pass 10 Jul 2012 144,551 miles

headlamp aims poor

o/s/f outer cv boot poorly secured

rear brake pads look low - further investigation required

small hole in n/s steering rack gaiter

Pass 23 Jul 2011 132,508 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 132,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,226 miles

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

all tyres craking in tread area

nearside rear arch rusting

Fail 19 Jul 2010 122,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

all tyres craking in tread area

nearside rear arch rusting

Pass 16 Jul 2009 120,400 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2008 108,814 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 140,883 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 108,749 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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N344 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 N344 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N344 FKU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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