MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,976 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired cross member (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill end cap (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill end cap (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
All rear suspension arm bushes starting to perish
Slight play in nearside front anti-roll link
Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar link
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N199 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 N199 VLJ, 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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N199 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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