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N790 UAA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,984 mi
Last recorded134,984 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 UAA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2016 134,984 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 131,429 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edge

nearside rear end of sill corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 130,356 miles

front tyres worn on edges

rear wheel arches corroded

temporary but sealable fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 May 2014 130,329 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front tyres worn on edges

rear wheel arches corroded

temporary but sealable fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2013 127,511 miles

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

both wipers in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2012 124,001 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 124,001 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 121,767 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 118,359 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 115,113 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 115,110 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 110,512 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 105,700 miles

slight handbrake travel.

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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N790 UAA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N790 UAA, 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 N790 UAA registered?

N790 UAA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N790 UAA safe to buy?

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