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N721 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,264 mi
Last recorded117,264 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN721 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,264 miles

vehicle underbody, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 29 Jul 2025 115,621 miles

Front and rear axels and fixings corroded.

Fail 15 Jul 2025 115,609 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust . (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blown , And blowing from Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis support. Both plates not fully wielded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground Tow Ball wiring (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front and rear axels and fixings corroded.

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Flitch . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Pass 13 Jun 2023 115,547 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating/beam images poor

Pass 30 Nov 2021 115,353 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 115,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 115,207 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of inner arch and front of inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 114,140 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 114,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2018 110,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 110,980 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhust back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassie corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

major oil leak on engine

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,463 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Nov 2016 109,208 miles

oil leak on engine

rear discs have slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Dec 2015 107,189 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 107,189 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill to outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both lights not working (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 103,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear fog lamp part obscured by towbar

slight stains on o/s outer c/v boot

slight wear in n/s rear anti-roll bar limk arm

Pass 5 Oct 2013 97,794 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 88,068 miles

front crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 88,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded

Pass 3 May 2011 86,555 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre row of seats folded away

offside cv boot leaking

rear most seats folded away

Pass 22 Apr 2010 83,867 miles

off side rear wheel arch rusty.

Fail 20 Apr 2010 83,850 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,949 miles

Nearside & offside rear wheel arches rusty

Offside front tyre sidewall perrished

Play in rack

Pass 28 Apr 2008 77,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 74,379 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,046 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 68,046 miles

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

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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N721 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N721 XOD, 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 N721 XOD registered?

N721 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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