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N778 AAW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,773 mi
Last recorded144,773 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 AAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 144,773 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 144,772 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside o/s front brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 137,581 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 137,094 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side undersealed (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 136,891 miles

Corrosion at O/S/R

General condition of vehicle underside corroded but not seriously weakened.

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 136,169 miles

Offside Rear corrosion at bumper

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 136,169 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear corrosion at bumper

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

Fail 23 Feb 2021 136,148 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 133,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 127,883 miles

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

Nearside Front under step starting to corrode

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

Rear under quarters corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2019 127,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front under step starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under arch/chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear under quarters corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 121,876 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 118,119 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 113,978 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 112,102 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 112,102 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 May 2014 111,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 108,197 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear (rear) seat folded at time of test

slight corrosion on outer sills,front crossmember.o/s/f inner sill and rear wheel arches

Fail 23 Apr 2013 108,195 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s side repeater slightly insecure

rear (rear) seat folded at time of test

rear inner brake pads not clearly visible

slight corrosion on outer sills,front crossmember.o/s/f inner sill and rear wheel arches

Pass 8 Jun 2012 106,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 106,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,698 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 103,693 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Mar 2010 99,703 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 95,535 miles

offside front wing repeator L,E,Ds out and lens missing

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,535 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

offside front wing repeator L,E,Ds out and lens missing

rear brake pads look to be wearing low

Pass 3 May 2008 85,679 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 76,862 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 76,846 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,479 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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N778 AAW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N778 AAW, 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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N778 AAW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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