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133,593 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint. (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high both headlights. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced - Splayed projection / oxidized excessively (4.1.4 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Suspension and it braking components have varied stages f corrosion
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Corrosion friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength END OF BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BODY SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge URGENT (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))
both head lamps starting too fade
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides x2 (5.2.3 (e))
both head lamps starting too fade
Exhaust rusty.
Front Both jacking points rusty.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake discs and pads worn low.
Nearside Rear 1/2 shaft seal starting to leak.
Oil leak ()
Rear Exhaust rusty.
Front Both lower suspension ball joint covers cracking.
Center and rear exhaust sections holed.
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge
All tyres are worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
front tyres low at 2mm
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside 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)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V53 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1999 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 125,870 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 V53 BAN, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V53 BAN is a 1999 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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