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N926 TBO

1996 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

226,078 mi
Last recorded226,078 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN926 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 226,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to underneath of vehicle

Pass 21 Jul 2017 207,356 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 207,344 miles

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 197,005 miles

265/70/15 tyres fitted

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All floor,chassis and under sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 196,455 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 192,176 miles

Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 186,897 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 180,975 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 176,108 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 171,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 171,226 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 165,692 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 161,670 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2005 154,810 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 154,810 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N926 TBO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N926 TBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N926 TBO registered?

N926 TBO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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