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N781 FSR

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,328 mi
Last recorded136,328 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 FSR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 136,328 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 May 2019 136,328 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 133,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 130,113 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2017 130,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 123,046 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 123,046 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,361 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 118,162 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads look low

Pass 17 Apr 2013 116,907 miles

front pads look low

nearside front brake pad anti rattle shim working its way out

rear pads hard to see

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside front drop link

tyre size 195/65/15

Fail 16 Apr 2013 116,907 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front pads look low

nearside front brake pad anti rattle shim working its way out

rear pads hard to see

slight oil leak from engine

slight play in nearside front drop link

tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 7 May 2012 115,566 miles
Fail 7 May 2012 115,566 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 9 May 2011 113,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 105,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,878 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 145,471 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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N781 FSR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N781 FSR, 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 N781 FSR registered?

N781 FSR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N781 FSR safe to buy?

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