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N687 DUK

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

227,507 mi
Last recorded227,507 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN687 DUK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 227,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides UV damage (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 227,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides UV Damage (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 214,682 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective UV Damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 99,929 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 99,929 miles

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 187,326 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 187,325 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides UV Damaged (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 171,162 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 171,162 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,004 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 137,014 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 103,292 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 125,814 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2016 125,814 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 107,895 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 89,893 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 89,892 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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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N687 DUK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N687 DUK, 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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N687 DUK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is N687 DUK safe to buy?

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