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N683 PUD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,451 mi
Last recorded169,451 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 PUD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 169,451 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 169,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 166,117 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 163,015 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 162,989 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 153,834 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 153,814 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 144,620 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,429 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 134,028 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 133,912 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 133,703 miles

n/s/f inner sill slightly corroded

rear exhaust back box slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 133,429 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 133,409 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 132,670 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 127,764 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 119,285 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 116,116 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 115,044 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 115,044 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 91,923 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 81,621 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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N683 PUD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc 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 N683 PUD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N683 PUD registered?

N683 PUD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N683 PUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 PUD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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