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N920 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

304,620 mi
Last recorded304,620 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN920 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 304,620 miles

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 26 Feb 2018 290,619 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 276,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 259,640 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 259,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 236,567 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 236,429 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 212,424 miles

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

offside rear light lense cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2014 30,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear light lense cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2013 189,706 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2012 167,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear brake pad wear

Fail 4 Apr 2012 167,245 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

advise rear brake pad wear

Pass 7 Apr 2011 145,380 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 145,168 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise front brakes binde/tightness ns and os front

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,965 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 123,792 miles

Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2009 101,625 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2008 81,511 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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N920 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N920 TDW, 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 N920 TDW registered?

N920 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N920 TDW safe to buy?

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