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N515 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,558 mi
Last recorded114,558 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN515 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 114,558 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 114,557 miles

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

Rear Emissions unable to be completed disconnected at joint (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure joint seperated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside sill getting rusty

Offside sill getting rusty

rear off van getting very rusty

Pass 5 Apr 2024 110,160 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 110,137 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S O/S INNER SILLS CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 109,418 miles

Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S REAR VALANCE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 109,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/S REAR VALANCE CORRODED

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 108,226 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S FRONT O/S REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 108,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S FRONT O/S REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

N/S O/S OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 104,978 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 101,408 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,757 miles

Front brakes slight bind

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 96,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,088 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 93,503 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,807 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 92,562 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 92,562 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 92,072 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 90,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 89,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 87,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 84,014 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 80,917 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 80,905 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,929 miles

advisory notice issued with vt 30

Fail 9 Oct 2006 74,894 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

camping water tank strap insecure

centre & rear exhaust corroded & weak

rear seat missing

slight corrosion front subframe front suspension arms & rear axle

travel on hand brake

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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N515 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N515 PYJ, 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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N515 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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