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L15 RDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,071 mi
Last recorded180,071 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL15 RDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 180,071 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midd box to back box section corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Valance area (6.6.6)

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

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

Bonnet stay clip broken

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 169,232 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

spare wheel loose but unlikely to fall

Pass 27 May 2016 160,352 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 150,986 miles

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

O/S rear tyre small cracks in sidewall rubber & Oil leak on auto transmission

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2015 150,986 miles

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

O/S rear tyre small cracks in sidewall rubber & Oil leak on auto transmission

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 May 2014 141,523 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 May 2014 141,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2013 135,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 135,609 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 133,135 miles

corrosion on brake disc.

no rear seats fitted.

underbody under sealed

Fail 12 Apr 2012 133,039 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on brake disc.

no rear seats fitted.

underbody under sealed

Pass 14 May 2011 129,257 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 123,859 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 123,859 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 116,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 107,195 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,901 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 95,897 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 95,119 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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L15 RDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L15 RDW, 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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L15 RDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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