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N249 AUJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2015
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,074 mi
Last recorded135,074 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 AUJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,074 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2014 135,074 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 122,352 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear brake pipe heavily greased

n/s/f shock asorber dust cover has deterated

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f shock asorber dust cover has deterated

parking brake leaver may needs adjusting slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2013 112,056 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre rear brake pipe heavily greased

n/s/f shock asorber dust cover has deterated

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes heavily greased

o/s/f shock asorber dust cover has deterated

parking brake leaver may needs adjusting slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2012 110,173 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 110,173 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 97,287 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 86,818 miles

Dampness on steering rack recommend clean and further inspection

Front and rear brake pads seem low recommend further inspection/ replace

Front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Front number plate deteriorating

Handbrake lever high recommend further inspection/ attention

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil level not checked, dip stick not accessable

Rear brake discs slightly worn/ pitted recommend further inspection

Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Dampness on steering rack recommend clean and further inspection

Front and rear brake pads seem low recommend further inspection/ replace

Front brake discs seem worn recommend further inspection

Front number plate deteriorating

Handbrake lever high recommend further inspection/ attention

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Oil level not checked, dip stick not accessable

Rear brake discs slightly worn/ pitted recommend further inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2009 70,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,835 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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N249 AUJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N249 AUJ, 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 N249 AUJ registered?

N249 AUJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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