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N483 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,027 mi
Last recorded179,027 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN483 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 179,027 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 24 Jul 2020 175,144 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 175,144 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Cross member (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Crossmember (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Inner sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 171,210 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrossion

Pass 10 Jul 2018 161,546 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 161,546 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 147,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 131,403 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 119,866 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,844 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 107,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 107,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 105,457 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,615 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,247 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,048 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,048 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake travel high

Pass 10 Apr 2009 79,368 miles

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

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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N483 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N483 HAB, 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 N483 HAB registered?

N483 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N483 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N483 HAB shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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