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N766 XFJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN766 XFJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 93,043 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2011 93,039 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2010 74,287 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 74,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 58,809 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f bumper bracket corroded

small split n/s wiperblade

surface corrosion brake lines

surface corrosion front crossmember

Pass 4 Feb 2008 58,667 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front and rear suspension corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2008 58,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroding

Front and rear suspension corroding

Pass 12 Feb 2007 57,777 miles

slight damage n/s rear inner sill

surface corrosion brake lines

surface corrosion exhaust

Pass 10 Feb 2006 56,603 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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N766 XFJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N766 XFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N766 XFJ registered?

N766 XFJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N766 XFJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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