MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
Nearside Front tyre has uneven tread wear
corrosion too non prescribed areas
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
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres worn unevenly
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
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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)
brake pads worn
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
nearside rear and offside rear tyrewalls cracking at tread edges
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
headlamp lenses are becoming "cloudy"
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"
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)
oil leaking at nearside rear hub
rear exhaust has corrosion & minor leakage and is in very poor condition
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
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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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