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N808 AMS

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,133 mi
Last recorded109,133 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 AMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 109,133 miles

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 26 Feb 2025 105,414 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 28 Feb 2024 103,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Before rear flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,586 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 97,150 miles

Front Lower radiator mounting corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded (marked in yellow)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 94,832 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 91,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 87,051 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,040 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Inner sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Offside Front Outer sill corroded, outwith prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2016 82,531 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 82,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure ANTI ROLL BAR SADDLE BRAKET (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 75,379 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 75,379 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 72,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 72,050 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,893 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,805 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,403 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 63,743 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 60,097 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 60,097 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 54,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,814 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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N808 AMS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N808 AMS, 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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N808 AMS is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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