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N818 XTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,823 mi
Last recorded148,823 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN818 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 148,823 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 134,321 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 134,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 126,834 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 125,043 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 119,529 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 116,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 116,868 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 115,151 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,365 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,365 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 109,752 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 109,752 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 106,281 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 103,268 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 100,526 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,522 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 90,070 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 90,070 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,949 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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N818 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N818 XTA, 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 N818 XTA registered?

N818 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N818 XTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N818 XTA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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