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N158 MCL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Orange Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN158 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 144,044 miles

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 140,675 miles

welding repairs covered in underseal

Fail 30 May 2025 140,460 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated holed and corroded at n/s (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis above tail pipe (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 holed and corroded at out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 136,176 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 136,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 135,951 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 134,599 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front INNER ARCH CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S BODY CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Fail 1 Jun 2022 134,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Front INNER ARCH CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear N/S & O/S BODY CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

Pass 14 Sep 2020 134,377 miles

Excessive corrosion N/S and O/S inner sills not likely to effect steering, suspension, braking ect

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 134,377 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Excessive corrosion N/S and O/S inner sills not likely to effect steering, suspension, braking ect

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 133,119 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 133,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,602 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 132,601 miles

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2017 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 131,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 131,648 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 131,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 131,468 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 131,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 130,318 miles

Rear exhaust section very badly corroded

Various small leaks along entire length of exhaust

Fail 11 Sep 2013 130,318 miles

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

Rear exhaust section very badly corroded

Various small leaks along entire length of exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2012 122,809 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 117,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,490 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 98,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 84,834 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 117,626 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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N158 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Orange with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N158 MCL, 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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N158 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N158 MCL shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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