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N174 XTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

226,465 mi
Last recorded226,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2019 226,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front indicator lenses loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion too non prescibed areas

Fail 24 Jul 2019 226,465 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front indicator lenses loose

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion too non prescibed areas

Pass 12 Jul 2018 215,775 miles

Front both indicator lenses loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion too non prescribed areas

Fail 10 Jul 2018 215,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front both indicator lenses loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion too non prescribed areas

Pass 1 Aug 2017 205,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

corrosion too non prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2017 205,023 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear

corrosion too non prescribed areas

Pass 27 May 2016 191,552 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn unevenly

Fail 24 May 2016 191,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres worn unevenly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 174,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 174,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 163,851 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 154,203 miles

brake pads worn

Fail 29 Nov 2012 154,203 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pads worn

very deep cracking at nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2011 145,553 miles

nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls cracking at tread edges

Fail 6 Dec 2011 145,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls cracking at tread edges

Pass 8 Dec 2010 136,324 miles

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

headlamp lenses are becoming "cloudy"

Fail 1 Dec 2010 136,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

headlamp lenses are becoming "cloudy"

Pass 19 Nov 2009 127,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 122,231 miles

oil leaking at nearside rear hub

rear exhaust has corrosion & minor leakage and is in very poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2007 115,210 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 106,200 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 106,200 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 101,529 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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N174 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N174 XTA, 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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N174 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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