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N844 FSR

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

116,430 mi
Last recorded116,430 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN844 FSR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 116,430 miles

FULL UNDER CORRODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 116,430 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI AND BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FULL UNDER CORRODED

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged CORRODED (2.1.5 (g) (i))

RADIATOR SUPPORT CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 116,259 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 May 2024 116,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 116,005 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 116,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 115,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 112,200 miles

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

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

fan belt nosy

Fail 1 May 2019 112,197 miles

Emissions not tested out of fule (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch x4 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

fan belt nosy

Pass 20 Feb 2018 112,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front crossmember and radiator support corroded and holed

Fail 16 Feb 2018 112,169 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front crossmember and radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 2 Mar 2017 112,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

front crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewalls cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside Front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside sill corroded

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 26 Feb 2016 112,011 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,914 miles

front crossmember corroded and holed

Fail 24 Feb 2015 111,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front crossmember corroded and holed

Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 111,256 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 110,489 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 109,134 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 93,568 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 93,568 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 86,032 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 86,032 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 76,446 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 76,446 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N844 FSR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 N844 FSR, 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 N844 FSR registered?

N844 FSR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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