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N188 JOT

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

200,817 mi
Last recorded200,817 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN188 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 200,817 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 200,715 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 189,317 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all four road tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 1 Jul 2015 186,282 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 186,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

both front track rod end ball joint dust covers are cracking and perrishing

offside front wiper could clear the screen better

offside rear light lense has been repaired with the use of tape

rear anti-roll bar D bushes are worn

rear pads look low

Pass 12 Sep 2012 183,189 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 183,189 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 178,106 miles

N/s/f drop link ball joint rubber split

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r light cluster lense cracked

Oil leak

Slight damage on front bumper

Slight damage to rear bumper

Vehicle underside corroded (surface)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 166,377 miles

N/s/r tyre valve cap missing

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

O/s/f headlamp lense cracked

O/s/f seatbelt frayed on edges

O/s/r light lense cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak on gearbox

Oil on o/s/f steering rack boot

Slight damage to front bumper

Water resevior level low

Pass 15 Jul 2010 166,377 miles

N/s/r tyre valve cap missing

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f headlamp lense cracked

O/s/f seatbelt frayed on edges

O/s/r light lense cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak on gearbox

Oil on o/s/f steering rack boot

Slight damage to front bumper

Water resevior level low

Pass 13 Jul 2009 156,119 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 142,415 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 142,415 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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 JOT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel 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 N188 JOT, 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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N188 JOT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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