MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under body corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks battery positive lead under bonnet insecure (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed areas
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside front inner sill corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front tyresgetting close to limit
ns steering rack boot twisted
os inner cv boot split
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyresgetting close to limit
ns steering rack boot twisted
os inner cv boot split
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NSR/OSR TYRES OUTER WALLS SLIGHT CRACKING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
NSR/OSR TYRES OUTER WALLS SLIGHT CRACKING
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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N198 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 N198 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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N198 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.
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