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ExpiredMileage
90,274 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
both front strut top mounts rusty
both inner sills rusty
front suspension very rusty
rear suspension very rusty
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front pads low
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front pads low
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N457 SMY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 N457 SMY, 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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N457 SMY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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