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N811 UCG

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

221,678 mi
Last recorded221,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN811 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 221,678 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch corroded, not in prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody corroded / coated in underseal

Pass 26 Jul 2024 218,318 miles

advise heavely undersealed

Fail 25 Jul 2024 218,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

advise heavely undersealed

Pass 22 Jun 2023 217,544 miles

corrosion on n/s/r inner sill/arch but not within 30cm of a prescribed area

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 4 Jul 2022 212,937 miles

Nearside Rear Corrosion

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

Rear exhaust back box loose

Rear heat shield broken

Fail 15 Jun 2022 212,823 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around seat belt mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around jacking point/suspension bed mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust heat shield broken

rear silencer loose

Pass 2 Jul 2021 209,405 miles

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 209,405 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner sill corroded and holed but not in a prescribed area

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 204,087 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 197,366 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Jun 2018 189,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 189,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 182,044 miles

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

no revs for emissions clean exhaust

Fail 28 Jun 2017 182,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

no revs for emissions clean exhaust

Fail 21 Jun 2017 181,997 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 174,542 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 172,429 miles

nearside inner sills corroded

offside inner sills excessively corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 14 May 2014 168,671 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 164,962 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 159,833 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 155,228 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 155,472 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 149,916 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 144,286 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 133,578 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 125,939 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

underside very muddy

Pass 26 Sep 2007 125,939 miles

underside very muddy

Pass 26 Sep 2006 113,027 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 112,812 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s front tyre worn uneven

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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N811 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 N811 UCG, 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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N811 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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