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N685 LMJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

177,237 mi
Last recorded177,237 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 LMJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2020 177,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 175,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 175,667 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 172,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,196 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 165,343 miles

steering rack slightly leaking

Pass 5 Jun 2015 159,835 miles

advise leak from steering rack pinion seal

Pass 18 Jul 2014 153,875 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 142,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 142,065 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 139,441 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 138,978 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 138,124 miles

headlamp pattern very faint

Pass 8 Jul 2009 137,754 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 137,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 134,678 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 134,678 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 114,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 102,275 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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N685 LMJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N685 LMJ, 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 N685 LMJ registered?

N685 LMJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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