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N788 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

223,051 mi
Last recorded223,051 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 223,051 miles

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

rust on chassis +under sills +inner wings

Pass 29 Mar 2014 214,973 miles

rust on sills +under sills +chassis +floors

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 210,197 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusted

Fail 8 Apr 2013 210,197 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rusted

Pass 13 Apr 2012 188,532 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 187,924 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlight lenses discoloured

front inner a r bushes worn

Pass 7 Apr 2011 160,898 miles

both rear tyres on 3 mm

Pass 21 Apr 2010 134,277 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 133,877 miles

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,632 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 109,632 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 84,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 58,178 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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N788 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N788 TDW, 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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N788 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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