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N45 MRL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,940 mi
Last recorded206,940 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN45 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 206,940 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 206,940 miles

Rear Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 171,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r o/s/r brake disc wore

Fail 30 Jul 2010 17,122 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r o/s/r brake disc wore

Pass 29 Apr 2009 149,977 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 149,977 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 May 2008 137,080 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 124,136 miles

ALL FOUR ROAD TYRES ADVANCEDLY PERRISHED

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS IN FULL

SMOKE 1.08

Pass 3 Oct 2005 123,763 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS UNABLE TO ASSESS

L/H R,R/H/R AND R/H/F MODERATE /ADVANCED PERISHING

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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N45 MRL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N45 MRL, 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 N45 MRL registered?

N45 MRL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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The MOT history for N45 MRL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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