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N226 HGL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,230 mi
Last recorded148,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN226 HGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2019 148,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 142,588 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 142,515 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 137,599 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 137,046 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 115,681 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 102,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 95,369 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,834 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 73,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,561 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N226 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N226 HGL, 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 N226 HGL registered?

N226 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N226 HGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N226 HGL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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