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IO 2472

1996 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,674 mi
Last recorded140,674 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIO 2472
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2011 140,674 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear crossmember corrodid.

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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IO 2472 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 IO 2472, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IO 2472 registered?

IO 2472 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is IO 2472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IO 2472 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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