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N670 RAP

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,540 mi
Last recorded188,540 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN670 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 188,540 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 188,540 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 192,458 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured under bonnet cable and electric socket for hook up to mains (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 190,399 miles

Electrical wiring insecure vaious cables under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 186,909 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 178,046 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 178,046 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 157,962 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 157,954 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 137,865 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,675 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,675 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Jul 2013 111,639 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 111,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 104,890 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 104,890 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2011 97,701 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 97,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front disc pads getting low

Pass 24 Jul 2010 89,124 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 89,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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N670 RAP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N670 RAP, 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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N670 RAP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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