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N496 CAN

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

134,706 mi
Last recorded134,706 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN496 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 134,706 miles

radiator support panel corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2025 134,699 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 134,688 miles

Emissions unable to be completed rear box holed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill / wheel arch aera (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut to tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

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

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear poor welding repair to osr inner sill

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 134,679 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended Centre (7.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Rad surport panel holed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 133,375 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 131,249 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp not working and lens obscured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor leak at pipe entry point (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dipped beams have poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 131,246 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder to servo mounting area shows signs of leaking . investigation required (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill still has holes caused by corrosion further repair required (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing still no access to rear seatbelts . heavy personal items obstructing access (7.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working lamp not working and lens obscured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer minor leak at pipe entry point (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both dipped beams have poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 131,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill end plate not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member holed by corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember holed by corrosion . welded in section with towing point attatched and within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer inlet pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

all rear seatbelts not tested due to vehicle loaded and no access

centre stop light not working and lens obscured

servo/master cylinder damp possible seepage or spillage requires attention / cleaning prior to re-test

Fail 13 Sep 2022 131,194 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end inside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end inside rear wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 125,977 miles

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

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

front cross member has rust holes

o/s rear under inner sill has rust hole

rear cross member has rust hole

Fail 16 Aug 2021 125,574 miles

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

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

front cross member has rust holes

o/s rear under inner sill has rust hole

rear cross member has rust hole

Pass 18 Aug 2020 119,637 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front to rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 18 Aug 2020 119,635 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front to rear of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Sep 2019 118,389 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2019 118,387 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 115,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,501 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 100,956 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 97,988 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Undercovers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

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

Oil leak

Undercovers fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2014 91,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Feb 2014 91,379 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Feb 2013 87,924 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear seat backs cannot be secured in place

Fail 13 Feb 2013 87,924 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

rear seat backs cannot be secured in place

Pass 5 Mar 2012 83,384 miles

brake fluid level low,front pads appear low,both rear tyre treads perished,

Pass 19 Feb 2011 80,170 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,864 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 61,928 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 57,992 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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N496 CAN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 N496 CAN, 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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N496 CAN is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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