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N701 FHL

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

211,796 mi
Last recorded211,796 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN701 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2017 211,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Door step (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 199,170 miles

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion to under body wheel arches & sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 199,170 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Body has slight corrosion general corrosion to under body wheel arches & sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 190,091 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 190,091 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 178,979 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 178,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 170,149 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 170,149 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 159,299 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 159,299 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 155,698 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 155,697 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 May 2009 137,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2009 137,889 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 130,387 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 130,387 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 22 Jun 2007 121,463 miles

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

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

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

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

emissions high

osr tyre cracking

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Jun 2006 114,294 miles

front tyres scrubbing inner edges †

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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N701 FHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 N701 FHL, 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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N701 FHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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