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N946 UCG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,698 mi
Last recorded194,698 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN946 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 194,698 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 188,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 184,399 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 184,395 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense broken (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 182,139 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 181,954 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 180,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs pitted and pads worn

fuel pipes corroded

general brake pipe corrosion

rear tyres perished

undercovers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 180,849 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs pitted and pads worn

fuel pipes corroded

general brake pipe corrosion

rear tyres perished

undercovers fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 176,296 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

front and rear discs pitted

o/s/f sill corroded

Pass 5 May 2014 166,555 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 6 May 2013 155,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all flexable brake hoses corroded

both strut top mounts slight det

front and rear discs slightly pitted

front exhaust corroded

general brake pipe corrosion

lower radiator cross-member badly corroded and holed

roof warning light on

Fail 2 May 2013 155,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all flexable brake hoses corroded

both strut top mounts slight det

front and rear discs slightly pitted

front exhaust corroded

general brake pipe corrosion

lower radiator cross-member badly corroded and holed

roof warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 150,921 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 142,911 miles

Both front discs pitted

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 142,911 miles

Both front discs pitted

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

Pass 5 Apr 2010 135,141 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,910 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 133,553 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 127,920 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 124,861 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 9,763 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 119,763 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

---- temporary lense fitted near side door mirror -----

==== temporary glass fitted near side door mirror ====

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

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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N946 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N946 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 N946 UCG registered?

N946 UCG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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