MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear inner wheelarches corroded
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Rear inner wheelarches corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside outer sill corroded
underbody slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside, upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
underbody slightly corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch rear edge (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front crossmember (2.4.A.3)
offside and nearside rear inner wheelarches corroded
offside rear inner sill corroded
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding close to excess
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and minor play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chassis corroding
front wipers a little smeary
oil leak
rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside outer sill corroding
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chassis corroding
rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear wheel arches rusty
exhaust rusty
oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
advisory from previous test no 254520410212
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion to inner sills and rear wheel arches
slight dampness to n/s back plate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N996 XFJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 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 N996 XFJ, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N996 XFJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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