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N158 CDP

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

126,676 mi
Last recorded126,676 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 CDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 126,676 miles

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

nearside rear crossmember

oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2016 126,676 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside rear crossmember

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 126,640 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal panel inside and outside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seal panel corroded badly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch seal panel corroded badly behind rear bumper . RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

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

Offside Front Seal panel corroded badly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch top inner panel corroded badly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Oil leak

Rear Chassis corroded badly. RECOMMEND RENEWAL.

Rear brake pad appear to be wearing low

Rear diff bearing feel rough when rotated

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,190 miles

Holes corroded through nearside front and offside rear inner sill sections.Over 30cm from suspension mountings

Pass 4 Mar 2014 113,402 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside front tyre has no visable tread on outer edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn, inner tread low

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 106,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear preventing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Mar 2013 106,417 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted to offside rear preventing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2012 97,955 miles

Auto Transmission pipe leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlights deteriorated

N/S/F Bumper loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 97,955 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Auto Transmission pipe leaking

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlights deteriorated

N/S/F Bumper loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 89,908 miles

Headlights deteriorated

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2011 89,908 miles

Headlights deteriorated

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,276 miles

N/S/R Tyre perrished

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 83,276 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

N/S/R Tyre perrished

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

Pass 14 Mar 2009 74,806 miles

o/s rack gator poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2008 12,613 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 112,610 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

NO BONNET PROP

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

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

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 CDP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc 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 N158 CDP, 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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N158 CDP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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