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N297 JNO

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

208,319 mi
Last recorded208,319 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN297 JNO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 208,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer SURFACE CORROSION ON OUTER SILL

Offside Rear SURFACE CORROSION ON OUTER SILL.

Fail 4 Aug 2017 208,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 198,459 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded but not blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 190,370 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front d bushes slight wear

Fail 24 Nov 2014 190,370 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front d bushes slight wear

Fail 6 Nov 2014 190,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 177,912 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

headlight lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Aug 2012 166,372 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre stop not working

serious oil leak noted

Pass 9 Aug 2012 166,372 miles

centre stop not working

serious oil leak noted

Pass 4 Aug 2011 155,028 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 144,492 miles

Both rear tyres close to waer band limit

Pass 13 Jul 2009 124,554 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 93,956 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 93,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 31 May 2007 76,762 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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N297 JNO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N297 JNO, 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 N297 JNO registered?

N297 JNO is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N297 JNO safe to buy?

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