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N420 BRC

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

224,261 mi
Last recorded224,261 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN420 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 224,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 224,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 210,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 205,357 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 203,846 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 193,792 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 193,792 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 186,126 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 174,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 174,701 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,322 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 135,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,863 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 93,087 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 76,098 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 106,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 105,587 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 93,023 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 93,019 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 78,290 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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N420 BRC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N420 BRC, 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 N420 BRC registered?

N420 BRC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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