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N128 HGL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

192,497 mi
Last recorded192,497 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN128 HGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 192,497 miles

child seats fitted to centre row of seats, rear row of seats not fitted

corrosion:- suspension, outer sills, rear inner wheelarches, rear wheelarches, floor to sills

headlight lenses deteriorated/images poor

oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads, rear low?

Fail 31 Mar 2017 192,497 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

child seats fitted to centre row of seats, rear row of seats not fitted

corrosion:- suspension, exhaust, outer sills, rear wheelarches, rear inner wheelarches, floor to sills,

headlight lenses deteriorated/images poor

oil leak

unable to see inner brake pads, rear low?

Pass 18 Jul 2015 176,457 miles

corrosion:- both outer sills, both rear wheelarches

nearside front tyre edge worn

Fail 18 Jul 2015 176,457 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion:- both outer sills, both rear wheelarches

nearside front tyre edge worn

Pass 19 Jun 2014 167,003 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 167,003 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 159,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2013 159,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jun 2012 149,463 miles

Battery insecure (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate incorrect size for a class 4 vehicle (manditory failure)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 149,463 miles

Battery insecure (manditory failure as of 1st April 2012)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate incorrect size for a class 4 vehicle (manditory failure)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2011 137,158 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 137,150 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 125,011 miles

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)

Fail 11 May 2010 124,967 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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 19 May 2009 115,386 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 109,842 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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N128 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N128 HGL, 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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N128 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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