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N891 UCG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

208,397 mi
Last recorded208,397 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 208,397 miles

underbody and suspension components corrosion visible!

Pass 6 Aug 2025 207,135 miles

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

Rear UNDERBODY CORROSION VISIBLE

Pass 23 Aug 2024 204,951 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 202,180 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 198,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 192,648 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 184,470 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N891 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N891 UCG, 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 N891 UCG registered?

N891 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N891 UCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 UCG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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