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N398 EVV

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

231,382 mi
Last recorded231,382 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 EVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 231,382 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 231,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2018 227,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 May 2018 227,923 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall to tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure around outer rim (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2017 221,745 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 213,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on there limits

front brake pipes are corroded

front strut tops are starting to split n/s o/s

Fail 24 Mar 2016 213,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are on there limits

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s rear (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes are corroded

front strut tops are starting to split n/s o/s

Pass 20 Mar 2015 206,359 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 206,359 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 198,883 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 198,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2013 189,105 miles

Engine oil leaks

Headlamp beam images reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 189,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine oil leaks

Headlamp beam images reduced

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2012 178,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2012 178,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 164,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 150,998 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 150,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 138,443 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 138,443 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 122,073 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on outside edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 102,093 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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N398 EVV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N398 EVV, 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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N398 EVV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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