CarVerify

Free Car Check

N853 AAW

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,669 mi
Last recorded144,669 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN853 AAW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 144,669 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 143,477 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 139,233 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 139,225 miles

Offside Front 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 134,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,684 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 124,007 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 123,998 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 118,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off side front inner sill corrded

off side outer sill corrded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 7 Aug 2012 118,976 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off side front inner sill corrded

off side outer sill corrded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 114,166 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/ outer sill (middle) holed

N/S/F/ damper cover torn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front (inner) brake discs badly pitted

Fail 18 Aug 2011 114,117 miles

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

N/S/ outer sill (middle) holed

N/S/F/ damper cover torn

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front (inner) brake discs badly pitted

Pass 9 Aug 2010 112,658 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 102,037 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,158 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 86,924 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,227 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
Full Mazda Bongo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N853 AAW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 N853 AAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N853 AAW?

You can check the full history of N853 AAW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N853 AAW registered?

N853 AAW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N853 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N853 AAW shows 18 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.

Does N853 AAW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N853 AAW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.