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N241 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

246,895 mi
Last recorded246,895 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN241 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 246,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ( just outside prescribed area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

fuel pump area damp

Fail 20 Feb 2018 246,779 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis to wheel arch liner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear brake backplate damp

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill ( just outside prescribed area) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake backplate damp

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint pump (2.3.3b)

fuel pump area damp

Pass 1 Mar 2017 238,192 miles

Coolant leak bleed pipe ()

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 238,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Coolant leak bleed pipe ()

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 227,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 227,450 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill and inner wheel arch to outer wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 215,453 miles

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)

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

corrosion to nearsid out sill

Pass 3 Mar 2014 204,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2014 204,220 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 190,355 miles

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

Coolant leak

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 177,159 miles

Engine oil leak

N/S/R Outer sill rusted but not holed or sharp

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 177,159 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine oil leak

N/S/R Outer sill rusted but not holed or sharp

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 166,664 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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N241 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N241 HAB, 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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N241 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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