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N158 MBX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,419 mi
Last recorded126,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 MBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 126,419 miles

brake pipes greased

wax oil on some body components

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,491 miles

undersealed wheel centres fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 118,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

undersealed wheel centres fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 104,444 miles

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 MBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N158 MBX, 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 N158 MBX registered?

N158 MBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N158 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N158 MBX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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