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N686 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

257,319 mi
Last recorded257,319 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN686 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 257,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 239,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 226,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 211,230 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 196,136 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 182,065 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 168,117 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 168,117 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2009 158,820 miles

n/s/f steering arm gater deteriated

o/s/r hub oil leak

park brake reserve travel near limit

Pass 30 May 2008 149,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

oil around rear o/s hub

parking brake performance low on o/s

Pass 1 Jun 2007 136,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 112,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 112,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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N686 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N686 TDW, 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 N686 TDW registered?

N686 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N686 TDW safe to buy?

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