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N305 OAM

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

181,013 mi
Last recorded181,013 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 181,013 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Non standard foglights fitted

Fail 21 May 2024 180,581 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Hole in wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor/Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Boot Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Corroded Hangar/Floor (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Coolant leak Engine to Radiator ()

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

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Non standard foglights fitted

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle Heavily Undersealed

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

Battery Terminals Loose

Offside Front Fusebox insecure, Engine bay

Pass 4 Apr 2023 180,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Rear Both outriggers corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Both sill ends corroded but not within prescribed area

Vehicle heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 28 Mar 2023 180,397 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis above steering rack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded but not within prescribed area

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

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

Rear Both outriggers corroded but not within prescribed area

Rear Both sill ends corroded but not within prescribed area

Vehicle heavily undersealed throughout

Pass 25 Mar 2022 179,375 miles

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

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower heavily wax oiled under vehicle not able to fully check for metal fatigue but seems to be pretty solid

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 178,567 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi piece has slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Lower vehicle has surface corrosion underneath , inner sills, chassis , sub-frame , some surface corrosion outer sills , advise wax oil

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush has some play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 177,024 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 170,712 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 158,737 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 145,137 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 144,885 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2015 143,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 141,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 141,091 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 135,272 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 135,272 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 129,382 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 121,246 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 121,246 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 105,054 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 104,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 89,515 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

nearside rear adult seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Apr 2009 89,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear adult seat belt not fully inspected child seat fitted.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 757,985 miles

accident damage to nearside mid to rear sill which is weakened

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs badly pitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

offside front inner sill in an advanced state of corrosion

offside rear floor to sill in an advanced state of corrosion

small hole in offside rear outer sill

Fail 30 Jan 2008 75,715 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

major engine oil leak

accident damage to nearside mid to rear sill which is weakened

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs badly pitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn on outer edges

nearside and offside rear brake pads low

offside front inner sill in an advanced state of corrosion

offside rear floor to sill in an advanced state of corrosion

small hole in offside rear outer sill

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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N305 OAM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N305 OAM, 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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N305 OAM is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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