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N277 FYD

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,875 mi
Last recorded103,875 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 FYD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 103,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion underbody components at rear

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension legs corroding

rec! brake replenish / result of vehicle lack of use!

Fail 20 Jun 2025 103,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light orange light emitted (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion underbody components at rear

n/s/f & o/s/f suspension legs corroding

rec! brake replenish / result of vehicle lack of use!

Fail 5 Jan 2023 103,834 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 102,730 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 100,933 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 98,199 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 23 May 2019 98,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Intermediate (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 May 2018 90,928 miles

Front Registration plate fixings loose

Offside Front road spring top mount rubber deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2018 90,927 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust system front mounting bracket fixings loose.

Front Registration plate fixings loose

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front road spring top mount rubber deteriorated

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 81,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,442 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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N277 FYD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N277 FYD, 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 N277 FYD registered?

N277 FYD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N277 FYD safe to buy?

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