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N392 SMX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,373 mi
Last recorded103,373 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN392 SMX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 199,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Fail 30 Nov 2015 199,999 miles

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 199,999 miles

n/s front inner sill corroding

o/s front a/roll link rod gaiter split

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2013 187,248 miles

both rear a/roll mounting bushes have play

both rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2013 187,234 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

both rear a/roll mounting bushes have play

both rear wheel archs corroded

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 7 Nov 2012 167,964 miles

n/s/r brake disc shield damaged

rear washer n/w

space saver spare tyre worn

Fail 7 Nov 2012 167,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion/damage; rear arches, sills various susp comps

n/s/r brake disc shield damaged

rear washer n/w

space saver spare tyre worn

Pass 16 Nov 2011 162,880 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust rubber split

Fail 16 Nov 2011 162,880 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Nov 2010 148,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 132,777 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 118,397 miles

Centre & rear exhaust sections in poor condition. Minor leaks from both sections.

O/s front headlamp lens in poor condition.

Fail 15 Nov 2008 118,397 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre & rear exhaust sections in poor condition. Minor leaks from both sections.

O/s front headlamp lens in poor condition.

Pass 28 Nov 2007 108,476 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 99,999 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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N392 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N392 SMX, 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 N392 SMX registered?

N392 SMX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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