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N96 LBX

2006 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

221,276 mi
Last recorded221,276 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN96 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 221,276 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Rear diff bearing has play but not considered excessive

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front radiator support corroded but not considered excessive

nearside and offside inner arches corroded but not within any prescribed areas

outer cills corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 8 Oct 2019 211,496 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2018 197,919 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 178,281 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 156,350 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 147,607 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 138,656 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear anti-roll bar D bushes have slight play

front x member corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 137,108 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 137,108 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 128,048 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 98,302 miles

both headlight lens discoloured

handbrake has long travel

slight damage n/s outer sill

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 94,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 23 May 2007 94,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2007 94,186 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 81,765 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 81,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front 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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N96 LBX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N96 LBX, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N96 LBX registered?

N96 LBX is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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