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N155 JOT

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,517 mi
Last recorded111,517 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 111,517 miles

corrosion on o/s inner seal at front and center.

Fail 3 May 2013 111,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on o/s inner seal at front and center.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 97,000 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 92,678 miles

front discs worn

Pass 8 May 2009 84,420 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N155 JOT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N155 JOT, 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 N155 JOT registered?

N155 JOT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N155 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N155 JOT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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