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N163 ENE

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,007 mi
Last recorded159,007 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 ENE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 159,007 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2023 158,896 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 158,895 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 158,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 158,826 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 158,422 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 136,926 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 132,318 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,804 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 128,774 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 103,897 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 99,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 99,494 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear 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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N163 ENE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N163 ENE, 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 N163 ENE registered?

N163 ENE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N163 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N163 ENE shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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