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AHZ 2208

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,612 mi
Last recorded165,612 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHZ 2208
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 165,612 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 164,964 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 164,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 164,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 164,160 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill area b post area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached inner wing to rear crossmember area (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured delaminated (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake just passed 13% requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Jan 2021 163,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member at rad support (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

parking brake just passed on 16% rear brakes need looking at

underside of vehicle severely covers in a tar/oil substance

Pass 20 Jan 2020 162,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake 15%

Fail 20 Jan 2020 162,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

handbrake 15%

Pass 14 Feb 2019 154,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower (cross member has slight corrosion under radiator).

Pass 26 Jul 2018 154,088 miles

Offside Front Lower cross member has slight corrosion under radiator

Pass 1 Jun 2017 150,375 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jun 2017 150,375 miles

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired welding incomplete (5.2.6)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reverse lights staying on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp reversing camera lights staying on showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 140,793 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly damaged

Nearside Rear vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Offside Front vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 140,792 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working side (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front indicator lens has damage

Nearside Rear vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Offside Front vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Offside Rear vehicle structure weakened by corrosion

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,983 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

Fail 6 Apr 2015 136,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre valve slightly perished

Pass 1 Apr 2014 143,392 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 134,392 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 125,125 miles

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

both front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,294 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 107,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 107,114 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 97,771 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 87,163 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 87,045 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 79,975 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 73,812 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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AHZ 2208 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 AHZ 2208, 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 AHZ 2208 registered?

AHZ 2208 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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