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N825 MDE

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 MDE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 164,797 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2026 164,797 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 162,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 162,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VERY SLIGHT CORROSION (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 161,963 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 161,963 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 158,725 miles

offside rear chassis slightly corroded above rear axle

offside rear underbody corner corroded but still ok

Pass 10 Jul 2020 158,350 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 158,338 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 153,652 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and front diff. areas wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 153,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack and front diff. areas wet with oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,120 miles

crack to screen

Fail 28 Dec 2017 150,120 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

crack to screen

Pass 20 Apr 2017 148,691 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

crack to screen

various areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 15 Apr 2016 147,001 miles

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

crack to screen however not affecting drivers view of the road

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 14 Apr 2016 147,001 miles

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

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

crack to screen however not affecting drivers view of the road

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Feb 2015 142,915 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/rear and o/s/front tyres perished.

screen cracked , but not quite effecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 142,883 miles

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

both front anti rollbar links ball joint rubber covers been sealed with silicon sealer

Pass 9 Jan 2014 142,883 miles

both front anti rollbar links ball joint rubber covers been sealed with silicon sealer

Pass 14 Jun 2011 142,397 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 135,761 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 127,694 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 113,391 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 96,607 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 96,601 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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N825 MDE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N825 MDE, 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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What year was N825 MDE registered?

N825 MDE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N825 MDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N825 MDE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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