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N696 JCR

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

302,172 mi
Last recorded302,172 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 302,172 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside centre sill corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 283,798 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Aug 2016 283,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Aug 2015 266,089 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 266,089 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 249,798 miles

both outer sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2014 249,798 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both outer sills corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2013 232,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 218,805 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 218,754 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 209,763 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)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 209,763 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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Aug 2010 195,724 miles

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 195,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2009 184,841 miles

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

larger tyres fitted to rear axle, 215mm rear, 195mm front

passenger side door mirror glass missing

passenger side rear anti-roll bar retaining braket on axle incorrectly fitted but still secures anti-roll bar

Fail 3 Aug 2009 184,608 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

larger tyres fitted to rear axle, 215mm rear, 195mm front

passenger side door mirror glass missing

passenger side rear anti-roll bar retaining braket on axle incorrectly fitted but still secures anti-roll bar

Pass 1 Aug 2008 164,444 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 164,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 143,285 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 143,277 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 130,642 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 130,642 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front discs slight fluctuation

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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N696 JCR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N696 JCR, 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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N696 JCR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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