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N780 XOD

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

264,256 mi
Last recorded264,256 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN780 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 264,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 263,737 miles

slight corrosion to centre exhaust

slight corrosion to offside inner sill

Pass 29 Feb 2024 263,478 miles

Front radiator support panel corroded

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 263,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear axle support bar brackets corroded not excessively

Fail 28 Feb 2023 263,123 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both lamps (4.4.3 (a))

Rear axle support bar brackets corroded not excessively

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 262,031 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2021 262,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both battery's (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 257,431 miles

all under vehicle covered by substance

Fail 29 May 2019 257,414 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Alternator belt missing

Pass 10 May 2018 238,905 miles

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

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

vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2017 221,093 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 220,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 203,720 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn!

Fail 1 Jun 2016 203,720 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn!

Pass 5 Jun 2015 185,606 miles

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn!

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall!

Rear road coil springs corroded!

Fail 5 Jun 2015 185,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre inner edge worn!

Nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewall!

Offside rear lamp side broken!

Rear road coil springs corroded!

Pass 11 Dec 2013 173,771 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 173,771 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 159,488 miles

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriotated

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 159,488 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust flexiable joint deteriotated

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 140,180 miles

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

corrosion to centre of offside inner sill

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

offside end of steering rack damp

offside rear window smashed

Fail 7 Dec 2011 140,104 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to centre of offside inner sill

different sized tyres fitted front to rear

offside end of steering rack damp

offside rear window smashed

Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 108,323 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing outer tread

Pass 27 Nov 2008 95,818 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link bush

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,928 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,283 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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N780 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N780 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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N780 XOD is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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