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N911 NBV

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

296,205 mi
Last recorded296,205 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN911 NBV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2020 296,205 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front suspension mounting within 30cm of inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 277,896 miles

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

damage to o/s front wing no sharp edgess

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear chassis have corrosion to outer skin which hasn't corroded through

slight corrosion to n/s o/s inner /outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2018 277,896 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

damage to o/s front wing no sharp edgess

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear chassis have corrosion to outer skin which hasn't corroded through

slight corrosion to n/s o/s inner /outer sills

Pass 19 Apr 2017 266,850 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coolant pipes rusted

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2017 266,850 miles

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

coolant pipes rusted

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 253,680 miles

Front both tyres perished

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

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 May 2015 241,520 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 241,520 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2014 236,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 236,209 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 230,258 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 214,564 miles

front crossmember corroding

front suspension covered in surface rust

inner sills corroding not holed nearside sill and wheel arch corroding not holed

Pass 16 Feb 2011 198,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front crossmember inner sills and underside of van corroding not holed

rear seats missing

suspension covered in rust

Pass 6 Feb 2010 192,927 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 168,613 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 143,574 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 119,165 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 103,879 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 103,850 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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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N911 NBV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N911 NBV, 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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N911 NBV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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