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N474 AMS

1996 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,071 mi
Last recorded205,071 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 AMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 205,071 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 205,071 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 181,746 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 181,745 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 168,722 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 168,720 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 135,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 121,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 115,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 107,884 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2006 98,656 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 98,656 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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N474 AMS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N474 AMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N474 AMS registered?

N474 AMS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N474 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N474 AMS shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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