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N188 JMB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,932 mi
Last recorded160,932 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 160,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 160,931 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint All 4 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 156,534 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,304 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 148,478 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 146,003 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 146,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 142,854 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 137,647 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 135,945 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 132,165 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 131,821 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 119,722 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2005 137,689 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2005 108,457 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2005 108,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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N188 JMB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N188 JMB, 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 N188 JMB registered?

N188 JMB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N188 JMB safe to buy?

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