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N221 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

184,105 mi
Last recorded184,105 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 184,105 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear outer side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2019 181,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lights not working,before 01/09/2009

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 181,544 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Reversing lights not working,before 01/09/2009

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 178,186 miles

Centre rear brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted upper and lower

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 178,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre rear brake light not working

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted upper and lower

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded and deteriorating (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 178,125 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor/inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Coolant leak ()

Covers fitted upper and lower

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 174,658 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 174,658 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 169,195 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 167,772 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 164,377 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 160,755 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 156,126 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 153,021 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 146,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 146,677 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 May 2009 142,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 142,380 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 137,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 132,044 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 132,013 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 131,986 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2006 120,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 120,931 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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N221 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N221 XOD, 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 N221 XOD registered?

N221 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N221 XOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N221 XOD shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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