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N484 PFB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN484 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 158,998 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 158,998 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,650 miles

slight play in n/s/f and o/s/r anti roll bar link

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

various gators slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2011 136,099 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 125,207 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 125,207 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edge

rear fog lamp is slightly off colour

some corrosion patches on sills etc

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,839 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 106,421 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 100,857 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres worn

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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N484 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N484 PFB, 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 N484 PFB registered?

N484 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N484 PFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N484 PFB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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