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N396 HAB

2008 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

163,461 mi
Last recorded163,461 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2008 Mazda Bongo139,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 163,461 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 158,634 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 158,634 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 154,962 miles

play in both rear drop links

Pass 14 Jun 2013 146,318 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 146,318 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 136,937 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 136,937 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,821 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 136,821 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2010 135,322 miles

Mismatched tyre sizes between front and rear axles.

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint.

Fail 19 May 2010 135,218 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Mismatched tyre sizes between front and rear axles.

Slight movement in nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint.

Pass 7 May 2009 126,362 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 126,361 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust knocks

knock on n/s/f suspension but no play found

Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,625 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 110,625 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

dust gaiter split on os front vertical link

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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N396 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 139,328 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 N396 HAB, 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 18 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N396 HAB registered?

N396 HAB is a 2008 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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