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N973 PAE

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,942 mi
Last recorded225,942 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 225,942 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil springs corroding (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3.0mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 219,697 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 217,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension units (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 217,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and rear suspension units (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 217,089 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 217,089 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 211,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 211,130 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 211,015 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 207,764 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 207,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength xmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 202,709 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 202,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2018 189,016 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR

Pass 17 Mar 2017 178,753 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 161,765 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 161,730 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,156 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 146,940 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2014 146,940 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 143,805 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 138,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 130,200 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 14 May 2010 121,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 114,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 108,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 100,109 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long travel at h/brake lever.( not affecting efficiency or reserve travel )

near side wiper split

Pass 11 Sep 2006 97,771 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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N973 PAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N973 PAE, 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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N973 PAE is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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