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N691 YLS

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,634 mi
Last recorded79,634 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 YLS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 79,634 miles

Underside chassis and suspension heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2026 79,634 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Underside chassis and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2025 78,140 miles

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Fail 21 Jan 2025 78,140 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underside chassis and suspension covered in underseal

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,907 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 74,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 74,042 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,046 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 73,046 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 71,618 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,601 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail pipe missing

Fail 28 Oct 2014 68,382 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)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tail pipe missing

Pass 15 Oct 2013 67,962 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 67,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 67,283 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,777 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 64,687 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise fog wainig light staying on working ok

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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N691 YLS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N691 YLS, 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 N691 YLS registered?

N691 YLS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N691 YLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N691 YLS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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