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N606 VLJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Lpg 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

212,099 mi
Last recorded212,099 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN606 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 212,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 212,078 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

General underbody corrosion

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 209,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 209,795 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER, NEAR RADIATOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 206,098 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 205,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 202,468 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 202,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member/radiator support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 197,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 197,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 195,745 miles

all general underbody/component corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2020 195,703 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside rear tyre cracking / perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2018 182,937 miles

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

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

nsr and osr tyres starting to crack

Fail 20 Nov 2018 182,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

nsr and osr tyres crack on side wall

Pass 7 Oct 2017 175,555 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 175,555 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 167,973 miles

rear brakes some fluctuation ( been standing long time )

Fail 6 Aug 2016 167,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r lamp damaged temp repair

rear brakes some fluctuation ( been standing long time )

Fail 5 Aug 2016 167,905 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats inad fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 167,899 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear seats inad fitted

Fail 7 May 2015 163,658 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

play in both front antiroll bar links

weak headlights and patterns

Pass 7 May 2015 163,658 miles

front brake pads getting low

play in both front antiroll bar links

weak headlights and patterns

Pass 21 May 2014 149,984 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 149,981 miles

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

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

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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N606 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.8%.

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 N606 VLJ, 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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N606 VLJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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