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N130 END

1996 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,134 mi
Last recorded173,134 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN130 END
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 173,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch outside of prescribed areas

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Jan 2025 173,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

various areas of slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2025 173,114 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension locking device missing ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component insecurely attached ball joint (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

no passenger seats fitted at time of test

various areas of slight corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2024 173,020 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 172,850 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 172,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 172,522 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 172,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 170,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 162,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 162,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 151,687 miles

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

Offside Rear anti-roll bar mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,852 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2017 141,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,454 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated offside and nearside (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 125,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 119,757 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 113,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Sep 2011 104,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 104,314 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 99,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 18,879 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear lights dull

Fail 13 Oct 2009 78,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear lights dull

Pass 10 Oct 2008 72,775 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight fraying on seat belt

wear in rear shock bushers lower

Fail 9 Oct 2008 72,775 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

slight fraying on seat belt

wear in rear shock bushers lower

Pass 12 Sep 2007 67,011 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 67,011 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

several areas of corrosion †wear in rear anti roll bar link

Pass 7 Aug 2006 57,036 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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N130 END is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N130 END, 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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N130 END is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 January 1996.

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