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N561 PFB

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,469 mi
Last recorded160,469 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 160,469 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Jul 2022 160,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre just ok at time of test Centre 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 149,470 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 148,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 147,796 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 147,793 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 146,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jul 2018 146,198 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,076 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 142,215 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 142,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 141,305 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 140,340 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 136,431 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 116,033 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Oct 2008 93,437 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 88,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 88,024 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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N561 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N561 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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N561 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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