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N566 END

1996 Mazda Bongo

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,483 mi
Last recorded137,483 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 END
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,483 miles

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 131,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,946 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front o/s tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2011 126,276 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

Pass 16 Aug 2011 125,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Fail 15 Aug 2011 125,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,402 miles

Front brake Discs pitted

O/S mirror does not lock into position

Pass 14 Aug 2009 107,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,755 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2008 94,392 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 83,229 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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N566 END is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N566 END, 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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N566 END is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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