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N127 AUJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,082 mi
Last recorded120,082 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 120,082 miles

ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

REAR WIPER-BLADE WORN.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 120,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST BEING CARRIED OUT.

REAR BUMPER INSECURE

REAR WIPER-BLADE WORN.

Pass 8 May 2013 108,939 miles

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

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 May 2013 108,937 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 102,933 miles

slight oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,545 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 85,225 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 85,217 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,612 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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N127 AUJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N127 AUJ, 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 N127 AUJ registered?

N127 AUJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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