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N914 FSW

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

82,000 mi
Last recorded82,000 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN914 FSW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 82,000 miles

Front radiator support beam corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2026 82,000 miles

Front radiator support beam corroded

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 82,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge, also starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, out with prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 82,000 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 82,000 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal affecting accurate inspection of the condition of the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame covered in underseal

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all brake hoses covered in underseal

all steering components and gaiters covered in underseal

all suspension components and gaiters covered in underseal

underside heavily covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jul 2023 82,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the defective lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to the defective lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal affecting accurate inspection of the condition of the brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame covered in underseal

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavily covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake hoses covered in underseal

all steering components and gaiters covered in underseal

all suspension components and gaiters covered in underseal

underside heavily covered in underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2022 82,000 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 82,000 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 82,000 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 82,002 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 82,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside brake sticking slightly.

Pass 26 Mar 2014 82,000 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 82,000 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 82,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 82,002 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,332 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,828 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 63,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,449 miles

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

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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N914 FSW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N914 FSW, 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 N914 FSW registered?

N914 FSW is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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