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N570 RGD

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,749 mi
Last recorded187,749 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN570 RGD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2025 187,749 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both sides at bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

underseal front to rear

Fail 25 Apr 2025 187,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery light on

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody Corroded front to rear

Pass 27 May 2020 185,712 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 27 May 2020 185,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 170,067 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2018 166,888 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2018 166,888 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported footwell (1.9.2a)

Offside battery security requires attention

Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,979 miles

both inner sills corroded/perfforated

rear fog lamp has tempoirary fixing

Fail 12 Apr 2017 164,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both inner sills corroded/perfforated

rear fog lamp has tempoirary fixing

Pass 14 Apr 2016 161,823 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded but not load bearing

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded but not load bearing

both outer and inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 13 Apr 2016 161,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Outer sill area corroded but not load bearing

Offside Rear Outer sill area corroded but not load bearing

both outer and inner sills corroded outside prescribed area

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 13 Jan 2009 97,785 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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N570 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N570 RGD, 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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N570 RGD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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