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N951 FKE

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

183,960 mi
Last recorded183,960 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN951 FKE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 183,960 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 182,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 180,924 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 180,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 179,928 miles

Both head light deteriorated

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2022 179,928 miles

Both head light deteriorated

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2021 178,449 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 178,440 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 177,823 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 177,823 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 176,840 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 23 Aug 2019 176,829 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 20 Aug 2018 175,222 miles

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 20 Aug 2018 175,222 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 24 Aug 2017 172,568 miles

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 22 Aug 2017 172,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 25 Aug 2016 171,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 171,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 169,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 169,571 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 167,501 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 165,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 163,220 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 160,071 miles

nsf wiper deteriorated

osf wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2010 155,807 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear seats folded down

Fail 22 Jun 2010 155,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear seats folded down

Pass 21 May 2009 149,498 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 144,499 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 132,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 128,166 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2006 128,166 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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N951 FKE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N951 FKE, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N951 FKE registered?

N951 FKE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for N951 FKE shows 31 tests with a 64.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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