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N145 PTL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 133,265 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 133,265 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 131,370 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

under vehicle painted in under seal

Fail 8 Apr 2025 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember/towing mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

under vehicle painted in under seal

Fail 28 Jan 2025 131,066 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

reduced various weld repairs coved in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2024 128,450 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various weld repairs to body cills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rail by shock and coil mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2024 128,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various weld repairs to body cills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rail by shock and coil mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 126,669 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chassis/body covered

Pass 25 Jan 2022 126,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 126,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 124,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 124,200 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 122,998 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,717 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2018 113,752 miles

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

patches of corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2017 110,330 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2016 106,177 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2015 103,163 miles

exhaust emissions just passed

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

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

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

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

both headlights discoloured and poor patterns

rear hubs appear oily (N/S BORDERLINE)

recent heavy undersealing of vehicle

slight exhaust blow at joint of centre and rear

travel to handbrake

welding repair to o/s/f chassis does not appear seam welded but heavily undersealed unable to fully see without removing

Pass 3 Apr 2014 100,112 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots perished

corrosion to exhaust pipe entering rear silencer

general under vehicle corrosion

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

tread low on inner edge of os rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2013 96,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

general under vehicle corrosion

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to ns rear wheel arch

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

tread wearing low on inner edge of os rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 96,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front outer cv boots perishing

general under vehicle corrosion

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some corrosion to ns rear wheel arch

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

tread wearing low on inner edge of os rear tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2012 98,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ns front outer cv boot perished

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

os front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

slight deterioration to rear number plate

some cut damage to inner edge of tread on ns rear tyre

some oil leakage on both rear axle backplates

Fail 23 May 2011 91,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front inner and outer cv boots slightly perished

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Pass 23 May 2011 91,076 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

ns front inner and outer cv boots slightly perished

ns front tyre worn on inner edge

rear nunber plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advanced corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

oil contamination to os and ns rear brake backplates

Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,172 miles

both sides rear axle oil leaks

Fail 2 Jun 2009 80,037 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both sides rear axle oil leaks

Pass 24 Apr 2008 71,870 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,107 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 67,421 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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N145 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N145 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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N145 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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