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N909 BFL

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,585 mi
Last recorded173,585 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN909 BFL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 173,585 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various vehicle under surface and suspension components corrosion.

Fail 1 Apr 2026 173,583 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

various vehicle under surface and suspension components corrosion.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 171,440 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2025 171,391 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 168,902 miles

General surface corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear light lens damaged

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 168,799 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

General surface corrosion to underbody

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear light lens damaged

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 158,483 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front fog lamps not working

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 158,297 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front fog lights not working

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 147,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside inner sill corrded

Offside outer sill corroded

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 147,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside inner sill corrded

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 139,580 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

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

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Offside central inner sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 132,189 miles

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Nov 2018 121,791 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 121,787 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,400 miles

aims faded

inner & outer sills corroding

rust patches in various places

Pass 17 Nov 2016 118,783 miles

aims faded

inner & outer sills corroding

rust patches

Fail 17 Nov 2016 118,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

aims faded

inner & outer sills corroding

rust patches

Pass 12 Nov 2015 115,708 miles

rust patches

some suspension bushes slightly worn

outer sills corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2014 114,615 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 113,828 miles

aims slightly dim

rust patches

tank dented

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,826 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

aims slightly dim

rust patches

tank dented

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,866 miles

fuel tank dented

n/s wiper small splits

patterns slightly dim

rear antiroll bar link bushes slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 111,544 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,544 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,202 miles

fuel tank damaged not leaking

Pass 23 Mar 2010 106,075 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre flat at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2010 106,075 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre flat at time of test

Pass 23 Mar 2009 97,443 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 89,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2008 89,745 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 79,441 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2005 79,322 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic engine undertray fitted brakes tested on road f/b92% h/b 29%

Pass 7 Sep 2005 79,322 miles

plastic engine undertray fitted brakes tested on road f/b92% h/b 29%

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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N909 BFL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N909 BFL, 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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N909 BFL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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