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N150 HGL

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

226,957 mi
Last recorded226,957 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN150 HGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 226,957 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2025 226,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside and offside (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 226,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion under car

Pass 1 Nov 2022 223,086 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 223,057 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill and inner arch sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 218,542 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 208,209 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 208,130 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 190,792 miles

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar "D" bush

Fail 5 Apr 2019 190,792 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

both front brake discs corroding on inner faces

n/s inner sill corroded

o/s inner sill corroded

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar "D" bush

Pass 15 Mar 2018 174,842 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 174,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 169,629 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 167,329 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 167,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 160,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 160,032 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,298 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 138,203 miles

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

both front h/lamps deteriorated

n/s sill corroded on limit+sills,rear wheelboxes showing corrosion

n/s sill slightly damaged

Fail 5 Mar 2013 138,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front h/lamps deteriorated

front o/s front tyre has uneven treadwear

n/s sill corroded on limit+sills,rear wheelboxes showing corrosion

n/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,162 miles

o/s sill slightly damaged

o/s rear light lens damaged

both front h/lamps/beam images/output slightly deteriorated

both wiper blades split

exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 116,270 miles

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

both front h/lamps+beam images slightly deteriorated

o/s sill slightly damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,623 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front beam patterns slightly deteriorated

o/s steering rack boot contaminated in oil

Fail 6 Mar 2010 99,623 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front beam patterns slightly deteriorated

h/brake travel

o/s steering rack boot contaminated in oil

Pass 27 Feb 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 71,739 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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N150 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 N150 HGL, 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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N150 HGL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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