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N730 RGD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

191,009 mi
Last recorded191,009 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN730 RGD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 191,009 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 119,005 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 190,900 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 189,678 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 188,100 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 186,290 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 185,487 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 169,387 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 150,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 134,470 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 13,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,292 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,482 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 102,315 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,854 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 93,810 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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N730 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 N730 RGD, 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 N730 RGD registered?

N730 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N730 RGD safe to buy?

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