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N509 SMY

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,061 mi
Last recorded116,061 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN509 SMY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 116,061 miles

Left horn button inoperative.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn, 2.8mm @centre of tread. 215/65R15 100H XL. Manufactured date 47/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished, worn, 2.5mm @centre of tread. 215/65R15 100H XL. Manufactured date 47/15. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 113,122 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack boot area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,346 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive antifreeze. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (215/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 (215/65 r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 108,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack end (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 108,436 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 106,128 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 106,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 102,257 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 92,372 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 83,451 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 83,421 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 83,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

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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N509 SMY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 N509 SMY, 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 N509 SMY registered?

N509 SMY is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N509 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N509 SMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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