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N201 ENC

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

213,665 mi
Last recorded213,665 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2022 213,665 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases + corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ sill end area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/ chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch/ sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 209,981 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 209,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 202,071 miles

Nearside Front brake pads low

corrosion to underside of vehicle

headlight patterns acceptable at time of test

slight bind to nearside front brake

slight play in steering knuckle

Pass 24 Oct 2019 192,541 miles

both front track rod end covers and nearside ball joint cover perished

both rear outer sills corroded not within 12 inches of mounts

both rear tyres close to limit and nearside front tyre perished

exhaust system corroding

front cross member/radiator support panel corroded

rear brake discs corroding

rear chassis corroding

rear inner arches corroding

slight oil leak from engine and gearbox

Pass 27 Sep 2018 184,783 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 180,130 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 180,129 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 179,998 miles

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

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 Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

all tyres perished

coolant leak

rear bump stops missing

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2016 172,161 miles

all brake pipes & brake hoses starting to rust

both front tyres perished

both inner & outer sills rusty

both rear tyres close to limit

wear in front & rear brake discs

Fail 19 Sep 2016 172,161 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

all brake pipes & brake hoses starting to rust

both front tyres perished

both inner & outer sills rusty

both rear tyres close to limit

wear in front & rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2015 164,602 miles

both front tyres perished

chassis corroded

corrosion on offside inner and outer sill

nearside rear front axle mounting bush slight wear

offside rear antiroll bar mounting bush worn

rear brake discs scored

Pass 18 Oct 2014 151,973 miles

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 146,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 136,117 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 127,521 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 127,521 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 118,101 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 118,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 106,035 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 99,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 94,073 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2006 87,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,921 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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N201 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N201 ENC, 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 N201 ENC registered?

N201 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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