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N108 MRL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,709 mi
Last recorded196,709 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 196,709 miles

Upper body corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2020 196,705 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper body corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2019 193,123 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working removed at time of re test (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 193,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced c pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 183,404 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under body and brake pipes covered with black under seal obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 176,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion under side (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s front tyre perished cords not exposed at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2017 176,332 miles

Central Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 164,503 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes and fuel pipes covered with black under seal unable to fully check

excessive corrosion inner and outer sills but not holed at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2015 153,426 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with thick black underseal unable to check corrosion

excessive corrosion outer sills but not holed at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2015 153,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all brake pipes covered with thick black underseal unable to check corrosion

excessive corrosion outer sills but not holed at time of test

Pass 31 Mar 2014 145,452 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 145,449 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 134,713 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

excessive corrosion n/s and o/s outer sills but not holed at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2012 125,672 miles

both sills rusty not holed at time of test

underside of vehicle waxoyled unable to examine as would like to

Pass 23 Mar 2011 115,579 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 106,858 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,353 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 91,970 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 87,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 77,280 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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N108 MRL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N108 MRL, 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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N108 MRL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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