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N908 RGD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,896 mi
Last recorded192,896 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN908 RGD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 192,896 miles

parking brake efficiency only just met

Fail 3 May 2019 192,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under battery (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting quarter filled with foam and painted (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front crossmember under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,910 miles

brake pipes been gressed

off side rear inner wheel arch rusted and holled

off side rear quter panel

Fail 19 Apr 2018 185,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users pumper (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes been gressed

off side rear inner wheel arch rusted and holled

off side rear quter panel

Pass 4 Mar 2017 184,343 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 182,748 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 17,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes have applied protection

Pass 9 Jan 2014 164,666 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 164,666 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2013 154,232 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 154,232 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 143,755 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 110,804 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 110,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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N908 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 N908 RGD, 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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N908 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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