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N738 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,162 mi
Last recorded128,162 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2011 128,162 miles

Corrosion to bottom edge of offside sill

Offside rear tyre perished & starting to crack

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Fail 26 Jul 2011 128,160 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Corrosion to bottom edge of offside sill

Offside rear tyre perished & starting to crack

Oil leak

Steering rack damp

Pass 25 Sep 2009 120,814 miles

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated

Front to rear steel brake pipe corroded

Nearside front tyre worn to base rubber on outer edge but tread pattern not cut as deep

Oil contamination to front axle area

Rearmost seats not installed

Fail 25 Aug 2009 120,817 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated.

Nearside front tyre worn to base rubber on outer edge but tread pattern not cut as deep

Offside headlamp aim not tested.

Oil contamination to front axle aree

Rearmost seats not installed.

Pass 28 Aug 2008 106,459 miles

damp around steering rack

front and rear brake pads worn low

nearside front tyre perished and close to the limit

Fail 27 Aug 2008 106,419 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside front tryre casing perished

Pass 23 Aug 2007 93,866 miles

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Fail 23 Aug 2007

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s/f tyre low tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 74,306 miles

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

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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N738 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N738 PYJ, 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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N738 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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