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N679 HTE

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,540 mi
Last recorded171,540 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN679 HTE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 171,540 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails and upper floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2026 171,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis rails and upper floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear extensive corrosion to all front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

water loss from engine area underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Feb 2025 166,522 miles

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

Central Rear Rear Suspension Surface Area Corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and Nearside Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and Nearside Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded and Nearside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 160,652 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced The underside of vehicle has been covered in sealer (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 155,962 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 150,130 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 142,859 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

underbody minor corrosion

Fail 18 Nov 2020 142,859 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

underbody minor corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2019 134,852 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2017 134,185 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 May 2017 134,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PITTED FRONTS AND REARS (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 133,208 miles

front brake discs pitted

nsf and osf outer cv boots pin holed

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 133,201 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front brake discs pitted

nsf and osf outer cv boots pin holed

oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2013 130,547 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 127,679 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 124,962 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 124,961 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 119,937 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 116,268 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 113,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 106,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 100,260 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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N679 HTE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N679 HTE, 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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What year was N679 HTE registered?

N679 HTE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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