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N186 MBX

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

215,873 mi
Last recorded215,873 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN186 MBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 215,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases STRONG ADVISORY. leaks and corroded (multiple) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front steering rack has slight weep

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear wheel arches and inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general age-related corrosion to most brake pipes

Pass 26 Jul 2024 202,942 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Coolant leak dripping at joint ()

Fail 26 Jul 2024 202,942 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both heavily uv/sun damaged (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both rear drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Coolant leak dripping at joint ()

Pass 28 Jul 2023 187,634 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

oil leak

some rust on underside suspension and brakes

Pass 25 Oct 2021 179,515 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 169,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner rack ball joint slightly worn

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 151,430 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2018 142,830 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 142,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalks not accessible (5.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 140,481 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2017 140,254 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked 'D' bush bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 134,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 134,056 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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N186 MBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N186 MBX, 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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N186 MBX is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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