MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
corosion to underside
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member by rad x2 holes (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s inner and outer sills x6 holes (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/f jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s inner and outer sill x5 holes (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f jacking point (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)
corosion to underside
Front front cross member radiator mounting corroded
battery insecure
corrosion to under side of vehicle
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front front cross member radiator mounting corroded
battery insecure
corrosion to under side of vehicle
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N172 HNP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N172 HNP, 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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N172 HNP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1996.
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