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N675 SMX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

213,385 mi
Last recorded213,385 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN675 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2024 213,385 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch holed and corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills heavily holed and corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 211,944 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 211,943 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 211,361 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 211,361 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 210,715 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 210,715 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions o//f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 205,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 205,725 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 201,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 199,235 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

off side cill corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 199,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 191,674 miles

Body has slight corrosion rusty sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 191,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion rusty sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 187,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 178,564 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 178,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 170,751 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brake backing plates damp

corrosion to nearside outer sill

fuel pump damp - no leaks at time of test

power steering pump, pipes and rack all damp - no leaks found at time of test

Fail 1 Jul 2013 170,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear brake backing plates damp

corrosion to nearside outer sill

fuel pump damp - no leaks at time of test

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

power steering pump, pipes and rack all damp - no leaks found at time of test

Pass 31 May 2012 158,159 miles

dampness around power steering rack

slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Fail 31 May 2012 158,158 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

dampness around power steering rack

slight corrosion to offside inner and outer sill

Pass 24 Jun 2011 148,070 miles

steering rack damp

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to offside inner sill and floorpan

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Fail 24 Jun 2011 148,069 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to offside inner sill and floorpan

corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jul 2010 139,149 miles

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

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 1 Jul 2010 139,149 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 127,978 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 127,978 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 114,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 106,818 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 93,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N675 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 N675 SMX, 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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N675 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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