MOT Status
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194,396 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front fogs not working
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside battery has temp clamp
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
all underside suspension components corroded
Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working all 3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front fog lights not working
Nearside battery has temp clamp
Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
all underside & components corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner sill rusted
batteries have temp clamps
unable to check engine oil easy
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working & offside (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working & offside (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working & offside (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Inner sill rusted
batteries have temp clamps
unable to check engine oil easy
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front & offside front top suspension mounts corroded
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & offside (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)
both batteries have temp clamp fitted
unable to check engine oil or engine components easy
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside & offside headlight weak
Nearside Front & offside front suspension tops corroded
Offside Rear chassis cracking by shocker
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin req checking (3.5.1g)
all underside components corroded
unable to check oil level & engine components easy
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both inner sills seriously corroded
offfside rear chassis corroded by shocker
suspension offside front lower arm rear mount bracket slightly damaged
tyres 215/65r15 offside rear bald on edge
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both inner sills seriously corroded
offfside rear chassis corroded by shocker
suspension offside front lower arm rear mount bracket slightly damaged
tyres 215/65r15 offside rear bald on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear chassis corroded by shocker
suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount bracket bent
Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear chassis corroded by shocker
suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount bracket bent
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight crack & corroded offside rear chassis by shocker
suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount damaged
both headlights weak/worn
offside front lower suspension wisbone ( rear bracket damaged /bent)
offside rear chassis corroded & cracked by shocker
offside rear tyre worn on edge
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both headlights weak/worn
offside front lower suspension wisbone ( rear bracket damaged /bent)
offside rear chassis corroded & cracked by shocker
offside rear tyre worn on edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear wiper blade split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
tyres nearside rear cut in outter wall
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox leaks oil
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
gearbox leaks oil
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N320 SMV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 N320 SMV, 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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N320 SMV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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