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N685 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,844 mi
Last recorded91,844 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,844 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,865 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,626 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 76,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,697 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 67,415 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 63,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,794 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 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PYJ, 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 PYJ registered?

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

Is N685 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N685 PYJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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