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N148 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

142,350 mi
Last recorded142,350 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN148 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 142,350 miles

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

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

sills rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2014 140,210 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 140,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

body corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 139,205 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 131,624 miles

Coolant leak

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

diesel injector pump has slight leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

windscreen has crack outside swept area

Pass 30 Jun 2011 118,869 miles

Front 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)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 106,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 91,723 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2008 77,927 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 66,464 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 66,464 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

slight sidewall damage to naerside rear tyre

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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N148 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N148 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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What year was N148 HAB registered?

N148 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N148 HAB safe to buy?

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