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N326 XTT

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,940 mi
Last recorded198,940 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN326 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2016 198,940 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

brake effort just passed

Pass 6 Jan 2015 176,221 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 162,037 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 162,037 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 160,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 148,379 miles

coolant leak, possibly water pump

drivers seatbelt fraying

n/s/f track rod end boot deteriating

o/s/f track rod end boot and bottom ball joint boot deteriating

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 10 Sep 2012 148,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

coolant leak, possibly water pump

drivers seatbelt fraying

n/s/f track rod end boot deteriating

o/s/f track rod end boot and bottom ball joint boot deteriating

slight play in front anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2011 135,223 miles

slight play to o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 30 Sep 2010 122,619 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2010 122,619 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres on legal limit

front brake pads appear low

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,983 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 103,889 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,514 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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N326 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XTT, 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 N326 XTT registered?

N326 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N326 XTT safe to buy?

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