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N517 MAF

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

123,000 mi
Last recorded123,000 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 123,000 miles

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Fail 13 Nov 2012 123,000 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 30 Nov 2007 142,835 miles

n/s lower roll bar link fixing nut thread damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2007 142,835 miles

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

n/s lower roll bar link fixing nut thread damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2006 118,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 118,838 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 118,838 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N517 MAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N517 MAF, 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 N517 MAF registered?

N517 MAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N517 MAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 MAF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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