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N247 OAM

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,938 mi
Last recorded59,938 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN247 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2013 59,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 59,008 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,341 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 57,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,773 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 52,104 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres tracking wear

Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,102 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s & n/s front tyres tracking wear

Pass 30 Jan 2008 49,891 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 49,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N247 OAM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N247 OAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N247 OAM registered?

N247 OAM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N247 OAM safe to buy?

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