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N660 VLJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,899 mi
Last recorded168,899 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 168,899 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

excessive corrosion to both outer sills, both inner sills. not within prescribed aera

Fail 31 May 2018 168,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

excessive corrosion to both outer sills, both inner sills. not within prescribed aera

Pass 9 Jun 2017 156,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 156,276 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill/wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 146,363 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 139,162 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gear oil leak

Fail 21 May 2015 139,162 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gear oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,329 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 127,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 121,724 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 121,724 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 111,369 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 109,533 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 107,377 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,438 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 95,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r cross member has small hole ( not prescribed area).

Fail 15 Jul 2008 95,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner sill starting to rust

rear cross member rusty ( not prescribed area)

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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N660 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 N660 VLJ, 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 N660 VLJ registered?

N660 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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