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N549 PFB

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

213,217 mi
Last recorded213,217 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 213,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 213,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2025 212,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 212,781 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 210,749 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 210,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced corrosion at cetrer area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering crossmember (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 207,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 205,779 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 205,541 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

excessive fluid leak unable to determine exact component destination offside centre of the vehicle

Pass 27 Jul 2021 204,826 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2021 204,826 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 204,525 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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 inner wheel arch (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))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges - 215/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside and offside outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2020 193,878 miles

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

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

o/s/@n/s inner sills corroded

under side heavy in surface corrision

Pass 1 Mar 2019 183,713 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 183,713 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

PIPE WORK OFFSIDE CENTER SHOWING SLIGHT WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE BINDING REAR BRAKES

SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 183,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLAMP LENS OXIDISED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

PIPE WORK OFFSIDE CENTER SHOWING SLIGHT WATER LEAKS

POSSIBLE BINDING REAR BRAKES

SIGNS OF SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT CROSS MEMBER

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL BOTH SIDES (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL TO FLOOR BOTH SIDES (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 170,353 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 169,684 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 158,964 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 158,882 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member behind the bumper. (6.1.B.2)

Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s and n/s sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 157,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 157,901 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 152,056 miles

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded/holed not in prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded/holed

Fail 24 Jun 2014 152,056 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

nearside inner sill corroded/holed not in prescribed area

offside inner sill corroded

rear crossmember corroded/holed

Pass 29 May 2013 145,472 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 145,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 141,582 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 137,876 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 133,805 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 127,421 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 127,421 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2007 125,249 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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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N549 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N549 PFB, 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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N549 PFB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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