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M368 LAD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,494 mi
Last recorded113,494 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM368 LAD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 113,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 22 May 2018 113,494 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under radiator (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 May 2017 111,298 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

vehicle has lots of surface corrosion on suspension and body conponants but all serviceable

Pass 27 Apr 2016 107,800 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 102,770 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 97,986 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre has cut on tread face but no cords exposed, n/s & o/s sills corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2014 97,986 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s rear tyre has cut on tread face but no cords exposed, n/s & o/s sills corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 95,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2012 93,501 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 90,513 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 88,376 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,720 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 81,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,358 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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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M368 LAD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 M368 LAD, 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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M368 LAD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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