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N846 TDW

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

243,210 mi
Last recorded243,210 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN846 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 243,210 miles

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

rear seats and belts missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 243,186 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner subframe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 239,242 miles

Offside Rear anti roll bar link arm BORDERLINE

corrosion offside front inner wing bottom BORDERLINE

corrosion to underside and bodywork

fuel pump damp BORDERLINE

wear front brake pads

wear front tyres

Pass 5 Jan 2023 233,430 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 233,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 228,421 miles

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

n/s/r inner sill under vehicle corroded

o/s inner sill under vehicle corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

radiator cross panel corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 228,418 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

extensive welding repairs carried out to vehicle

n/s/r inner sill under vehicle corroded

o/s inner sill under vehicle corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

radiator cross panel corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2020 223,851 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 223,825 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 217,930 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 209,470 miles

extensive welding repairs to both sides sills & rear chassis/cross panel

Fail 19 Dec 2018 209,465 miles

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

f/n/s cross panel corroded

extensive welding repairs to both sides sills & rear chassis/cross panel

Fail 24 Jul 2018 209,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both center body inner sill panels excessively corroded

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 198,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

beam images getting weak [ headlamp lenses in poor condition]

corrosion to both sides inner sill areas [ towards the centre of vehicle ]

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Fail 28 Jul 2017 198,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

beam images getting weak [ headlamp lenses in poor condition]

corrosion to both sides inner sill areas [ towards the centre of vehicle ]

corrosion under both rear wheel arches

Pass 2 Aug 2016 188,376 miles

front door steps corroding under side

Pass 24 Aug 2015 179,449 miles

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill weak in places

o/s inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 179,293 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s inner sill corroded

n/s outer sill weak in places

o/s inner & outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 169,010 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f diff seal leaking

n/s/f inner sill corroding

Fail 25 Jul 2014 168,938 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f diff seal leaking

n/s/f inner sill corroding

Pass 23 Jul 2013 159,734 miles

All wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 150,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 138,155 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,643 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 107,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 90,925 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,341 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine area covered,unable to inspect as thorougly.parth y periant ei gorchuddio,methwyd ei archwilio mor trwyadl ag y gallai

Fail 31 Jul 2007 75,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside front outer sill damaged

surface corrosion startedin various places

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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N846 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N846 TDW, 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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N846 TDW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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