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N211 MCL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

18,094 mi
Last recorded18,094 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN211 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 18,094 miles

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

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

corrosion rear of sill offside

no rear seats fitted at time of test

vehicle muddy

Fail 1 Aug 2016 18,094 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

corrosion rear of sill offside

no rear seats fitted at time of test

vehicle muddy

Pass 6 Aug 2015 174,658 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 165,735 miles

rear seats converted in to load area

vehicle muddy underneath

Fail 30 Jul 2014 165,710 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear seats converted in to load area

vehicle muddy underneath

Pass 12 Aug 2013 157,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 157,098 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1957015 front and 1958015 rear tyres

Pass 23 Aug 2012 146,689 miles

1957015 front and 1958015 rear tyres

Fail 23 Aug 2012 146,689 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

1957015 front and 1958015 rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2011 128,171 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 116,336 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 116,336 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 107,447 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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N211 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N211 MCL, 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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N211 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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