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N5 EWL

1997 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

231,588 mi
Last recorded231,588 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 EWL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2026 231,588 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 213,471 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2025 213,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 191,264 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 176,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 176,428 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2022 171,890 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 171,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 167,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 167,207 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 164,017 miles

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

front cross member corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 163,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2019 159,561 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 159,495 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 155,149 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 155,149 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 146,992 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 140,771 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 140,771 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 134,457 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 128,518 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 120,497 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 114,845 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 108,737 miles

both front brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Sep 2010 108,737 miles

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

both front brake discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 103,925 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 96,502 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 86,804 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,875 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 68,850 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS

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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N5 EWL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 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 N5 EWL, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N5 EWL is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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