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N176 FKK

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,381 mi
Last recorded91,381 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN176 FKK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 91,381 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 91,177 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 91,168 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,528 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 88,116 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 85,297 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 85,297 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect polished lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively cleaned blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 84,630 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general rusting to all suspension compoinents

Pass 25 Jun 2018 83,879 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 82,083 miles

wipers poss wrong way round

Pass 26 May 2016 80,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 75,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre has slight perishing to outer sidewall...

Fail 10 May 2014 69,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2014 69,382 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 15 May 2013 61,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 54,395 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 51,751 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 49,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 49,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 47,462 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,462 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 45,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 42,618 miles

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

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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N176 FKK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N176 FKK, 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 N176 FKK registered?

N176 FKK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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