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N456 BRC

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

172,713 mi
Last recorded172,713 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 172,713 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Fail 5 Mar 2025 172,713 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2024 171,068 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 170,120 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 170,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s & o/s crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 166,722 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 163,086 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 154,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2018 154,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system at connection with caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 149,614 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 144,463 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,697 miles

both rear &offside front wheel arches rusty

Fail 28 Jul 2015 140,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating tail light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working stop light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion excessive corrosion by offside rear suspension but not in prescribed area (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 127,953 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlights corroded

chassis corroded

corrosion around front & rear suspension mountings

front & rear brake hoses corroded

tail pipe missing

Fail 1 Jul 2014 127,912 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps corroded

chassis corroded

corrosion round front and rear suspension mounts

front and rear brake hoses corroded

rear tailpipe missing

Pass 26 Jun 2013 122,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

note, exhaust tail pipe missing.

Pass 6 Jul 2012 118,261 miles

both headlights corroded

coolant leaking

front and rear chassis members corroded

offside shock absorber leaking oil

rear tail pipe missing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 118,261 miles

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

both headlights corroded

coolant leaking

front and rear chassis members corroded

offside shock absorber leaking oil

rear tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Jul 2011 114,137 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 109,471 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 105,871 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 105,871 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 103,015 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 103,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 99,755 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 87,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 80,816 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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N456 BRC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N456 BRC, 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 N456 BRC registered?

N456 BRC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N456 BRC safe to buy?

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