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N680 FHL

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,448 mi
Last recorded210,448 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN680 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 210,448 miles

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

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

under vehicle surface corrosion front to rear

Pass 4 Apr 2024 207,538 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2023 201,697 miles

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2023 201,697 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 197,717 miles

surface corrosion to all rear suspension mounting and components

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2022 197,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion to all rear suspension mounting and components

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2021 192,658 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns inner and outer sills in areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 187,566 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner outer sills in areas both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 179,917 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 179,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,960 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 170,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 162,211 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 156,634 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 150,483 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 145,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 145,422 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 143,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 138,064 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 131,346 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 129,230 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 122,684 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 115,057 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 107,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 99,576 miles

brake weight applied as advised by area office

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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N680 FHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N680 FHL, 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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N680 FHL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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