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N882 JHK

1996 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

216,092 mi
Last recorded216,092 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN882 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 216,092 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 215,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mid outter sill (5.2.6)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r outter sill near chassis mount (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

o/s/f inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 12 Oct 2015 203,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 203,969 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 192,997 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 182,440 miles

Oil leak

underside rusting

Fail 1 Oct 2012 73,320 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 73,320 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 201,843 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2010 182,497 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 160,230 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 148,601 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 148,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 124,418 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 95,162 miles

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

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

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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N882 JHK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N882 JHK, 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 N882 JHK registered?

N882 JHK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N882 JHK safe to buy?

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