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N759 EVV

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,076 mi
Last recorded149,076 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN759 EVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 149,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2024 149,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 147,111 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 141,908 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 141,890 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both inner sills heavily corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside outer sill heavily corroded but not excessively

Pass 30 Mar 2021 138,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust holes in both outer sills

Fail 24 Mar 2021 138,925 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit both (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rust holes in both outer sills

Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,909 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heater pipes rusting

slight rust to both inner sills

Fail 13 Mar 2020 134,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heater pipes rusting

slight rust to both inner sills

Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,514 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 130,254 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 119,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

slight diesel leak ..[from engine area].

Fail 19 Feb 2016 119,717 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear flexi and box.. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis to inner sill/floor section.. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure roll bar [nearside ] clamp.. (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

slight diesel leak ..[from engine area].

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,283 miles

Nearside front sill has a hole of corrosion that is only just outside of a prescribed area.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damaged inside and outside of zone A however damage is not deemed to be obstructing the drivers veiw of the road.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 108,279 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside front sill has a hole of corrosion that is only just outside of a prescribed area.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen damaged inside and outside of zone A however damage is not deemed to be obstructing the drivers veiw of the road.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,296 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 103,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 91,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 86,661 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s/f brake caliper sweating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 83,130 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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N759 EVV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N759 EVV, 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 N759 EVV registered?

N759 EVV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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