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N524 MAF

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

301,670 mi
Last recorded301,670 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 301,670 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 301,670 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 290,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 294,750 miles

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 275,547 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

coolant level low

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 13 Feb 2023 275,547 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

coolant level low

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2022 258,809 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2021 252,197 miles

O/S/R Body damadge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wipers poor condition

Pass 3 Jun 2020 150,294 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

body and inner vehicle structure has corrosion + sills

offside rear body damage

Pass 31 May 2016 241,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 241,250 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 241,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 238,983 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 23,547 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 231,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 231,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2010 223,947 miles

fraying to offside front seat belt noted

slight wear to rear roll bar link bushes noted

Pass 24 Jul 2009 212,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust getting rusted

Pass 25 Jul 2008 186,689 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 159,997 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 159,406 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 129,634 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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N524 MAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N524 MAF, 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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What year was N524 MAF registered?

N524 MAF is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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