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N834 DJW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

189,270 mi
Last recorded189,270 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN834 DJW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 189,270 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake has low reserve travel

underbody and sills corroded / muddy

Pass 29 Aug 2020 189,243 miles

Front General corrosion under body

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 183,238 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 183,237 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 182,892 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 182,705 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 182,705 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member in several places (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing front end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear ends (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill front and rear ends (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill rear end (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened panhard rod (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened radius arms both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 177,877 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 177,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 171,727 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 171,724 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 164,844 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 164,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 157,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 155,506 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 146,670 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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N834 DJW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N834 DJW, 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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N834 DJW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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