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N833 PYJ

1996 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN833 PYJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 94,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

fluid leak osr

Pass 2 Jul 2024 88,627 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 88,490 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength NS + OS outriggers to sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill / arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

OSF fog light not working

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 87,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 86,974 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 86,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 86,500 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 85,830 miles

Central Front Lower panelling corroded

Nearside Front Lower sill corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2019 85,052 miles

Front Radiator mounting cross member excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Jul 2019 85,018 miles

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

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

Front Radiator mounting cross member excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 2 Jul 2018 83,888 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,815 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 6 Jul 2017 81,756 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front inner sill area corroded but not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Jul 2016 79,666 miles

exhaust mount missing but exhaust still surported

Pass 17 Jul 2015 78,847 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 76,785 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 75,316 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,316 miles

Bonnet stay missing

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 74,026 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,376 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 May 2011 72,374 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 70,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 May 2009 67,378 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 64,361 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 61,589 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 58,602 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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N833 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N833 PYJ, 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 N833 PYJ registered?

N833 PYJ is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N833 PYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N833 PYJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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