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N16 PTL

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

268,009 mi
Last recorded268,009 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2025 268,009 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 258,250 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 247,290 miles

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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 236,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 224,216 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 217,895 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 211,769 miles

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing thin on inner sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 201,668 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 201,591 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 197,987 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 188,924 miles

Centre child seat

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oilleak near side rear axel

Pass 15 Dec 2014 178,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

near side rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2013 169,731 miles

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Fail 16 Oct 2013 169,731 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub seal

Pass 25 Jan 2013 149,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 148,981 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 9 Jan 2012 136,716 miles

front and rear brake pads slightly low

nearside inner sill slightly rusted

Fail 9 Jan 2012 136,716 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads slightly low

nearside inner sill rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 124,782 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N16 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N16 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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What year was N16 PTL registered?

N16 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N16 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 PTL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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