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488 JLC

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,789 mi
Last recorded141,789 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 JLC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2009 141,789 miles

ns wiper split on ends

sills and underbody surface rust

Fail 17 Nov 2009 141,789 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ns wiper split on ends

sills and underbody surface rust

Fail 13 Oct 2008 137,201 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

Pass 13 Oct 2008 137,201 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

limited reserve travel on the handbrake

Pass 5 Oct 2007 134,018 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 120,804 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2005 51,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 39,459 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 39,459 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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488 JLC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 488 JLC, 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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What year was 488 JLC registered?

488 JLC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 August 1996.

Is 488 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 JLC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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