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N361 PTL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

190,049 mi
Last recorded190,049 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN361 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 190,049 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 188,588 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 188,530 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded covered in grease (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 180,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel nuts look to be fitted back to front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 180,695 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front frame front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s and o/s inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear wheel nuts look to be fitted back to front

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 174,328 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 174,328 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 164,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

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

sills generally corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2016 164,828 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member near radiator support (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering crossmember (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack area (2.3.3b)

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

sills generally corroding

Pass 22 Jun 2015 152,050 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 152,020 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 143,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 136,533 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 136,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 131,703 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

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

some corrosion on sills chassis wheel archs

Pass 5 Jul 2011 125,632 miles

reardisc pads worn

Fail 1 Jul 2011 125,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front disc pads worn

reardisc pads worn

Pass 28 Jun 2010 113,859 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and cracked.

chip in windscreen.

rear axle bushes deteriated.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 113,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front tyres perished and cracked.

chip in windscreen.

rear axle bushes deteriated.

Pass 13 Jun 2009 102,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 87,183 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 86,209 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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N361 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N361 PTL, 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 N361 PTL registered?

N361 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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