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N311 BRR

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

166,868 mi
Last recorded166,868 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 BRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 166,868 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 161,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 160,064 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 158,576 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 157,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 153,608 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 152,129 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 144,204 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 144,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 141,327 miles

Nearside Rear SILL END CORRODED

Offside Rear SILL END RUSTING

Fail 18 Jul 2016 141,314 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear SILL END CORRODED

Offside Rear SILL END RUSTING

Pass 18 Sep 2015 139,392 miles

steering rack leaks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 133,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 133,083 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Odd size tyres fitted front to rear.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 124,371 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 124,371 miles

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

FRONT DISC INNER FACES STARTING TO CORRODE

FRONT HEADLAMP AIMS POOR LENSES POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT PERISHING IN ALL REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSR ANTI ROLL BAR D BUSH

WIPERS POOR/OS ARM SIEZED OMN PIVOT/NS ARM POOR

Pass 19 Jul 2011 116,105 miles

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

Front brake discs pitted on inner faces.

High level stop lamp not working.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 109,376 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 8 Jul 2010 109,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

PAS rack shows signs of leaking

PAS system noisey when turning from lock to lock

both front brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,900 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 105,900 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Hand brake travel high.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,617 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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N311 BRR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 N311 BRR, 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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N311 BRR is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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