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N250 PAE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,821 mi
Last recorded126,821 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 126,821 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body cover in black seal

Fail 19 Aug 2024 126,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 126,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

under body cover black body seal

Fail 11 Jul 2022 126,744 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced In middle mark in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mark in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 125,942 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH SIDES FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVED AND DISCONNECTED

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFFSIDE- INNER AND OUTER UNDER SILL CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 125,930 miles

Headlamp aim not tested BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak SILENCER EXCESSIVE CORRODED-HOLED (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting UNDER SILL EXCESSIVE CORRODED AND HOLED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Position lamp missing BOTH SIDES (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH SIDES REAR 156:188 KG LOW EFFORT RECORDED (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working BOTH SIDES (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired OUTER UNDER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired INNER AND OUTER UNDER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CRACKED (3.2 (a) (i))

Front BOTH SIDES FRONT DRIVE SHAFT REMOVED AND DISCONNECTED

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security AND OFFSIDE- INNER AND OUTER UNDER SILL CORROSION (6.2.2 (d) (i))

STOP LAMP CENTRE LAMP NO RELEASE WHEN FOOT OFF

Pass 13 May 2020 125,168 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,684 miles

Front both sides disc inner sides corrosion

Front both sides under sill corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2018 119,657 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 117,522 miles

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

screen cracked

Fail 23 May 2017 117,522 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

screen cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2016 117,518 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 117,514 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 115,637 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 113,548 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,548 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 109,580 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,420 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 98,328 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 91,654 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 87,322 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 87,310 miles

Offside Front 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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N250 PAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N250 PAE, 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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N250 PAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N250 PAE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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