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N773 HAB

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

165,987 mi
Last recorded165,987 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN773 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 165,987 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 165,987 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe+ flexi+back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 163,035 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

under body, chassis and suspension components coated in stone chip

Fail 4 Mar 2025 162,773 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak radiator

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 158,908 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2023 154,736 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

general corrosion on rear suspension

Pass 11 May 2022 148,570 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Apr 2022 148,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Lower rear of side door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coolant level warning indicates a leak

Pass 8 Apr 2021 143,440 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Wiper arm worn

Fail 7 Apr 2021 143,440 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Slight oil leak

Wiper arm worn

Pass 21 Apr 2020 130,151 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sills, front and rear cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 128,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front inner sills heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear cross member heavily corroded (outside of a prescribed area

offside inner sill heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear chassis rail corroded (close to excessive

offside rear inner wheel arch back of arch heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,822 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

coolant leak

front cross member corroded

nearside and offside front inner sills heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear cross member heavily corroded (outside of a prescribed area

offside inner sill heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear chassis rail corroded (close to excessive

offside rear inner wheel arch back of arch heavily corroded (just outside of a prescribed area

Pass 8 Jun 2018 124,102 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

nearside front tyre heavily wearing on outer edge

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear crossmember heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside centre inner sill heavily corroded (holed) outside of a prescribed area

offside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear chassis rail corroded CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

Fail 8 Jun 2018 124,102 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front crossmember corroded

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

nearside front tyre heavily wearing on outer edge

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

nearside rear crossmember heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside centre inner sill heavily corroded (holed) outside of a prescribed area

offside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside rear chassis rail corroded CLOSE TO EXCESSIVE

Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,719 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear crossmember heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded (close to excessive)

rear crossmember corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 2 Jun 2017 120,716 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner sill heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

nearside rear crossmember heavily corroded (holed) just outside of a prescribed area

offside and nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded (close to excessive)

rear crossmember corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 112,927 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone / rear main anchorage main bush showing weakness / will need attn sooner than later (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake assy not allowing inspection of some components

chassis members sprayed with rust proof agent , some components unable to inspect but seemed ok

metal brake pipes have developed rust

rear discs may need attn later ?

steering wheel rubber getting weak on steering frame

Fail 6 Jun 2016 112,927 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% rear brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing wishbone / rear main anchorage main bush showing weakness / will need attn sooner than later (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' removed old road tax (8.3.1e)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

air intake assy not allowing inspection of some components

chassis members sprayed with rust proof agent , some components unable to inspect but seemed ok

metal brake pipes have developed rust

rear discs may need attn later ?

steering wheel rubber getting weak on steering frame

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,889 miles

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

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

nearside sill holed outside 30cmm of seat belt mount

Pass 1 Jul 2014 96,864 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 96,643 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 91,952 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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N773 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 N773 HAB, 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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N773 HAB is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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