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N197 XTT

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,884 mi
Last recorded100,884 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,884 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 100,835 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,976 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 79,346 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 68,857 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 59,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 48,465 miles

O/S rear bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jun 2008 38,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,431 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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N197 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N197 XTT, 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 N197 XTT registered?

N197 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N197 XTT safe to buy?

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