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N945 JRK

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN945 JRK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 143,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

handbrake travel

Fail 25 Mar 2017 143,302 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

handbrake travel

Pass 21 Mar 2016 118,914 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

rear discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2015 96,165 miles

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)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 6 Feb 2014 76,750 miles

Oil leak

discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 50,533 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 78,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 70,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 70,226 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.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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N945 JRK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N945 JRK, 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 N945 JRK registered?

N945 JRK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N945 JRK safe to buy?

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