MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear lower outer wheel arches corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
offside front tyre unevenly worn and starting to age crack
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to lose beam image clarity & intensity.
Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
O/s headlamp lens is discolouring & starting to lose beam image clarity & intensity.
Some play in o/s front anti roll bar link.
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N491 CCF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 N491 CCF, 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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N491 CCF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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