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N737 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

209,344 mi
Last recorded209,344 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 209,344 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously effecting its strength (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 209,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 200,118 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 198,211 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2022 198,205 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill - Front and Middle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 192,550 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 192,544 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 189,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 183,157 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 183,651 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 175,256 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2018 175,253 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear arch bumper mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2017 168,159 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 163,586 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 163,586 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 6 May 2015 159,911 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ONO/S/F BRAKE PIPE / SLIGHT CORROSION ON OUTER SILLS / O/S/R INNER WING HOLED

Pass 8 May 2014 154,589 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 154,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 151,351 miles

both front tyres deteriorated

nearside front tyre tread low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jan 2012 147,282 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 145,887 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 145,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 129,599 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper split on end.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 113,972 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 113,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 93,968 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 93,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 79,107 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 79,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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N737 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N737 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 N737 XOD registered?

N737 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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