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N418 ENC

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,865 mi
Last recorded223,865 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 223,865 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 223,858 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 216,129 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 216,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Back plate contaminated (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 213,617 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 213,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 209,873 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 209,870 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 207,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre near limit

oil leak to n/s rear back plate

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Fail 12 Feb 2014 207,617 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre near limit

oil leak to n/s rear back plate

slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 1 Mar 2013 203,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 198,793 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 210,063 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 190,197 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 176,904 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 164,324 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 150,923 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 130,190 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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N418 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N418 ENC, 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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N418 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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