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N294 AHD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

213,658 mi
Last recorded213,658 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 213,658 miles

all brake discs corroded on surface area

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 29 Jan 2013 213,656 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake discs corroded on surface area

n/s/r wheel arch starting to corrode

o/s/ outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jan 2012 203,872 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 203,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 190,215 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 182,296 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 167,726 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 167,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2008 134,609 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2008 134,609 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 97,785 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 97,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N294 AHD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N294 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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What year was N294 AHD registered?

N294 AHD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N294 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 AHD shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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