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N259 AHD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,491 mi
Last recorded125,491 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN259 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 125,491 miles

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

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

oil leak around engine

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,538 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust correded

n/s/f brake discs correded

sills correded thin

Fail 13 Apr 2016 113,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

exhaust correded

n/s/f brake discs correded

sills correded thin

Pass 9 Apr 2015 106,623 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 104,882 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 101,040 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 101,040 miles

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

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 88,391 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 88,391 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 78,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 May 2011 78,252 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,689 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 68,685 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2009 48,008 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 46,371 miles

o/s/rear fog lite attached to towing eye bracket. (secure)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 44,467 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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N259 AHD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N259 AHD, 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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N259 AHD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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