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N797 FSW

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,838 mi
Last recorded259,838 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN797 FSW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 259,838 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 259,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 225,962 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 188,013 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 158,095 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 158,095 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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N797 FSW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N797 FSW, 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 N797 FSW registered?

N797 FSW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N797 FSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N797 FSW shows 6 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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