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N196 CEG

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

168,898 mi
Last recorded168,898 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 CEG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 168,898 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 163,587 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 163,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive bearing seal of the diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 159,861 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 159,861 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 156,792 miles

Nearside Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2021 151,876 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 143,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 132,296 miles

Central Front Body panel slightly loose rad mounting panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 132,296 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely ? problem o/s/f caliper (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Body panel slightly loose rad mounting panel (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 127,422 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 127,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced not attached (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 125,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 124,520 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

dics surface rust

Pass 3 Apr 2014 122,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 122,813 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 123,116 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 123,116 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 121,675 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 121,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 120,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 120,469 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 118,671 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 118,572 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 102,866 miles

WIPER BLADE N/SIDE SLIGHT DETERIORATION

Pass 4 May 2006 94,853 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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N196 CEG is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N196 CEG, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N196 CEG registered?

N196 CEG is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 May 2006.

Is N196 CEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 CEG shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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