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N523 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

189,083 mi
Last recorded189,083 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN523 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 189,083 miles

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

both sides inner sills showing light corrosion

front cross member showing light corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2024 176,870 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 176,843 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear most joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 161,672 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small box behind main centre box 2 bolt flanges on each end (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 158,022 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 150,119 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 150,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Steering column attachment defective to the extent that there is a serious risk of detachment UJ loose (2.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 144,215 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Fail 8 Jul 2020 144,137 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion

slight play in front joints

Pass 26 May 2018 142,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

heavily undersealed preventing full inspection of corrosion

Pass 24 May 2017 140,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 140,582 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2016 135,637 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside wheel arches

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis, floor, suspension components.

Nearside mirror insecure

Fail 24 May 2016 137,637 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and rear (3.6.B.4e)

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside wheel arches

Corrosion to underside of vehicle, chassis, floor, suspension components.

Nearside mirror insecure

Pass 13 May 2015 135,180 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 135,151 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion to floor and cross members

Corrosion to rear suspension components

Excessive corrosion to offside front centre inner sill

Excessive corrosion to rear offside outer underside bodywork

Pass 21 May 2014 134,526 miles

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill and floor

Fail 21 May 2014 134,526 miles

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

Corrosion to offside rear inner sill and floor

Pass 21 May 2013 132,868 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 129,197 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2011 125,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 125,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside front tyre smooth inside edge of tread

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

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

Offside front tyre close to the cords

Pass 17 May 2010 107,879 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 98,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2008 87,654 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 87,654 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 22 May 2007 71,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 71,717 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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N523 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 N523 TDW, 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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N523 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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