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N588 XTT

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

241,359 mi
Last recorded241,359 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN588 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2018 241,359 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 May 2018 241,356 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slight bind

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 227,838 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Nov 2016 227,837 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed . (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Aug 2016 223,086 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIRBAG LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules MOST HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

OIL LEAK ENGINE ETC

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component DAMP BY PINION STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUGGEST CHECKED CANNOT GET GOOD LOOK AT REAR PADS (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 203,699 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 203,695 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 187,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 175,692 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 May 2013 175,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 166,125 miles

slight fault in rear fog lamp switch

Fail 6 Jun 2011 153,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

tyre size 195/70/15c front 215/65/15t rear

Pass 6 Jun 2011 153,809 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyre size 195/70/15c front 215/65/15t rear

Pass 26 May 2010 140,481 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 140,417 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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N588 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N588 XTT, 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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N588 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 July 1996.

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