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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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
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
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))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded
headlamp beam images poor
offside front tyre worn
underbody of vehicle has corrosion
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
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all tyres craking in tread area
nearside rear arch rusting
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
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outside edges
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)
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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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