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N463 ENC

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,995 mi
Last recorded180,995 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 180,995 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 179,078 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 176,949 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 173,161 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 170,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 162,134 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 162,550 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 128,269 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 116,863 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Dec 2006 100,736 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear axel stabilizer bar hitting diff cover

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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N463 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N463 ENC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N463 ENC registered?

N463 ENC is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N463 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N463 ENC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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