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N136 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

249,618 mi
Last recorded249,618 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 249,618 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill & underbody e.g chassis & inner sills (6.1.B.2)

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2017 249,361 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides 'd' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill & underbody e.g chassis & inner sills (6.1.B.2)

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2016 236,450 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil leak & fuel pump area damp/misted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 236,419 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users main beam (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'd' bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arches both sides (6.1.C.1)

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

engine oil leak & fuel pump area damp/misted

Pass 1 May 2015 219,531 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

rear differential unit leaking

Fail 1 May 2015 219,531 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear outer wheel arches corroded

engine oil leak

rear differential unit leaking

Pass 1 May 2014 200,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2014 200,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 18,342 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Fail 24 Apr 2013 18,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust flexi section deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2012 163,265 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Fail 18 Apr 2012 163,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

rear propshaft universal joint worn

Pass 8 Apr 2011 148,982 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment,Offside front tyre wearing on inside.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 146,160 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 146,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 141,561 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment ,Front tyres wearing on inside.

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

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

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 141,561 miles

Front tracking may require adjustment ,Front tyres wearing on inside.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 1 May 2008 124,328 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 123,875 miles

rear brake discs corroding

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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N136 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 N136 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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N136 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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