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N103 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

359,881 mi
Last recorded359,881 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 359,881 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2019 359,881 miles

Both rear wheel arches are corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not tested fully

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 335,868 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated needs attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights are cloudy

corrosion to underside of vehicle and body work

Fail 14 Dec 2018 335,888 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated needs attention soon (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlights are cloudy

corrosion to underside of vehicle and body work

Pass 22 Dec 2017 305,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Close to limit (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 261,774 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

Fail 9 Dec 2016 261,774 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy giving a poor beam pattern

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 229,111 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy which are giving a poor beam pattern

Offside rear hub seal is leaking slightly

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

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

Row 3 seats not in use - seat belts not checked

Pass 11 Dec 2014 198,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

passanger door lock damaged

under body corrsion

Pass 5 Dec 2013 178,034 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is very badly worn on inner edge

Offside front and rear tyre treads are getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2013 178,034 miles

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)

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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light is on

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is very badly worn on inner edge

Offside front and rear tyre treads are getting low

Pass 11 Jul 2012 145,479 miles

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight dampness around PAS steering rack

Fail 11 Jul 2012 145,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear light lens cracked

slight dampness around PAS steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2011 121,851 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 112,544 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 97,271 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 97,269 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 85,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2008 85,785 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 67,224 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 67,224 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N103 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N103 HAB, 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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N103 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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