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N863 MDE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,037 mi
Last recorded116,037 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN863 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 116,037 miles

Body slightly corroded in various areas

Chassis slight corrosion in various areas

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 109,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Nov 2017 109,380 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 105,577 miles

Components corroded Front to Rear

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 105,577 miles

Components corroded Front to Rear

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance o/s & n/s (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 103,831 miles

inner sills corroded

pas steering rack damp

Pass 4 Nov 2014 91,658 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 91,588 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 91,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 90,698 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 90,698 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2008 90,698 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 78,163 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 78,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,259 miles

front and rear pads low

headlamp beams slightly diffused

long travel on handbrake lever but reserve is available and efficiency is ok

n/s number plate lamp is slightly dim

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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N863 MDE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N863 MDE, 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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N863 MDE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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