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M525 BNO

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

386,539 mi
Last recorded386,539 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM525 BNO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 386,539 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 386,539 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 341,682 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 341,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 322,475 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 304,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 293,302 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 279,861 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 249,272 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 214,312 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 214,312 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 187,685 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 148,489 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 114,074 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 95,133 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 80,624 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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M525 BNO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 M525 BNO, 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 M525 BNO registered?

M525 BNO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is M525 BNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M525 BNO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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