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N158 BWK

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

183,177 mi
Last recorded183,177 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 BWK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2020 183,177 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 176,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 166,788 miles

Nearside Front tyre valve deteriorated/cracking

Offside Front tyre valve deteriorated/cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake has minimal reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2017 159,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ARB drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened un-evenly worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 159,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint ARB drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened un-evenly worn/pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 149,175 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 133,631 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 133,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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N158 BWK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N158 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N158 BWK registered?

N158 BWK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N158 BWK safe to buy?

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