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N958 JHK

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,134 mi
Last recorded117,134 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN958 JHK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 117,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 115,553 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 113,374 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 201,145 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both tie rod joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 110,424 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 110,325 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,541 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 108,853 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 107,978 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

rear spring shackle bushes are perished

Fail 2 Jan 2018 106,948 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

rear spring shackle bushes are perished

Pass 6 Jan 2017 105,716 miles

brake pedal has extended free play

rear spring shackles are perished

Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,710 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame incorrectly routed (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake pedal has extended free play

rear spring shackles are perished

Pass 7 Dec 2015 104,355 miles

Front both sidelight lens are missing

Front both tyres are perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 104,350 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective routed wrong (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Front both sidelight lens are missing

Front both tyres are perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 102,643 miles

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

all 4 tyres have perished in the tread area

both front side light lenses are missing

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,111 miles

all 4 tyres are perished

offside and nearside front side light lenses are missing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 99,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 98,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 98,179 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,868 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 97,868 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 97,690 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
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N958 JHK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N958 JHK, 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

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What year was N958 JHK registered?

N958 JHK is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N958 JHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N958 JHK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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