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ExpiredMileage
190,049 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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
reardisc pads worn
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
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.
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.
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)
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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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N361 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.
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