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C5 ROU

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,493 mi
Last recorded93,493 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 ROU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 93,493 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,493 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,220 miles

oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 19 Oct 2015 92,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r inner and outer sills (5.2.6)

oil leak

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,662 miles

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2014 87,661 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2013 83,058 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

poor pattern o/s h/lamp

surface corrosion to parts of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,774 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 78,771 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,512 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 70,439 miles

belts squeeking badly

front brake pads worn out

front outer anti roll bar links play

n/s wiper blade smeary

o/s/r shock leaking oil

Pass 5 Sep 2009 689,019 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,018 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 67,021 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 66,991 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 65,944 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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C5 ROU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 C5 ROU, 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 C5 ROU registered?

C5 ROU is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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