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N398 MCL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,759 mi
Last recorded160,759 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 160,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 160,759 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 155,158 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively will need attention (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 153,712 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 146,717 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 146,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 141,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 141,520 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2021 139,388 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 137,122 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 132,904 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 123,789 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 118,276 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 117,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre Wall Starting To Perish

Pass 5 May 2016 114,082 miles

o/s and n/s headlamp lens deteriated and beam image deteriated

o/s and n/s rear anti bar drop links has slight movement

o/s front shock absorber damp

petrol smell, but no leak found

Pass 8 May 2015 106,080 miles

o/s and n/s rear anti roll bar drop link bushes slight worn and slight movement

strong smell of fuel, but no fault found

Pass 8 May 2014 92,369 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 76,541 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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N398 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N398 MCL, 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 N398 MCL registered?

N398 MCL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N398 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 MCL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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