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N289 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

184,470 mi
Last recorded184,470 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 184,470 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 179,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 172,829 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 177,205 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 172,205 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear bumper insecure

front crossmember corroded on offside but not within any prescribed area

nearside inner sill corroded but not within any prescribed area

Pass 30 Jan 2014 171,896 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 171,896 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 171,245 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 170,273 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 170,273 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 168,279 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 168,279 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 158,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 158,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N289 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N289 PYJ, 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 N289 PYJ registered?

N289 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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