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N418 JCR

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,583 mi
Last recorded139,583 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN418 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2011 139,583 miles

Both front anti roll bar linkage boots split.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S/R Brake disc slightly scored.

O/S/f bottom ball joint boot split.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rust patches starting along both sills and floor areas.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 132,860 miles

Both beam patterns slightly faded.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 128,330 miles

Front & rear tyres different sizes.

Front a/r/b link dust covers split.

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

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

Rear of rear seats not present.

Spare tyre flat.

Undercover fitted.

Water leak from engine area.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 120,716 miles

offside front link bar upper dust cover split

Fail 29 Apr 2008 120,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front link bar upper dust cover split

Pass 2 May 2007 106,855 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 97,600 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 JCR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JCR, 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 N418 JCR registered?

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

Is N418 JCR safe to buy?

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