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N496 SVY

1998 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

145,062 mi
Last recorded145,062 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Bongo125,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 145,062 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2023 145,047 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 142,418 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,558 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within the drivers view, less than a 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch assembly has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch assembly has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 138,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip within the drivers view, less than a 10mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch assembly has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / arch assembly has slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 136,376 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 136,376 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10mm within zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 132,373 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 132,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 128,711 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 128,711 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 124,725 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 121,962 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 118,847 miles

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

o/s/f tyre low/worn on outer edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 114,857 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 104,337 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 104,180 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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N496 SVY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 125,789 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 N496 SVY, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N496 SVY registered?

N496 SVY is a 1998 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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