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N326 CDP

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

375,155 mi
Last recorded375,155 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 CDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 375,155 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 375,154 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 365,675 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 365,673 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 350,562 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 350,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 340,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats not facing forword

under side rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2017 340,769 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear seats not facing forword

under side rusty

Pass 9 Feb 2016 319,779 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 31,977 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 309,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Jan 2015 309,967 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear axle outer seals leaking

Pass 11 Feb 2014 300,398 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 300,398 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 281,901 miles

Oil leak

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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N326 CDP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 N326 CDP, 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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N326 CDP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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