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N953 SMX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,333 mi
Last recorded156,333 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN953 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 156,333 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 141,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 124,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 124,953 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 124,953 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 110,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 96,735 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 96,735 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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N953 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N953 SMX, 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 N953 SMX registered?

N953 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N953 SMX safe to buy?

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