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N320 SMV

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

194,396 mi
Last recorded194,396 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN320 SMV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 194,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2025 194,396 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 194,389 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fogs not working

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside battery has temp clamp

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

all underside suspension components corroded

Fail 13 May 2019 194,382 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in 2 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working all 3 (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside battery has temp clamp

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

all underside & components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 194,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner sill rusted

batteries have temp clamps

unable to check engine oil easy

Fail 26 Apr 2018 194,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working & offside (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 85% worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner sill rusted

batteries have temp clamps

unable to check engine oil easy

Pass 6 May 2016 194,207 miles

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

Nearside Front & offside front top suspension mounts corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

both batteries have temp clamp fitted

unable to check engine oil or engine components easy

Fail 30 Mar 2016 194,204 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.6.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside & offside headlight weak

Nearside Front & offside front suspension tops corroded

Offside Rear chassis cracking by shocker

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

all underside components corroded

unable to check oil level & engine components easy

Pass 2 Apr 2015 194,167 miles

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

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

both inner sills seriously corroded

offfside rear chassis corroded by shocker

suspension offside front lower arm rear mount bracket slightly damaged

tyres 215/65r15 offside rear bald on edge

Fail 1 Apr 2015 194,167 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

both inner sills seriously corroded

offfside rear chassis corroded by shocker

suspension offside front lower arm rear mount bracket slightly damaged

tyres 215/65r15 offside rear bald on edge

Pass 20 Jan 2014 193,745 miles

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

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

offside rear chassis corroded by shocker

suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount bracket bent

Fail 20 Jan 2014 193,745 miles

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

offside rear chassis corroded by shocker

suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount bracket bent

Pass 25 Jan 2013 193,232 miles

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

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

slight crack & corroded offside rear chassis by shocker

suspension offside front lower wishbone rear mount damaged

Pass 1 Feb 2012 192,594 miles

both headlights weak/worn

offside front lower suspension wisbone ( rear bracket damaged /bent)

offside rear chassis corroded & cracked by shocker

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 28 Jan 2012 192,579 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlights weak/worn

offside front lower suspension wisbone ( rear bracket damaged /bent)

offside rear chassis corroded & cracked by shocker

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 189,539 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 189,538 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2010 181,985 miles

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

tyres nearside rear cut in outter wall

Pass 20 Jan 2009 173,803 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox leaks oil

Fail 14 Jan 2009 173,732 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

gearbox leaks oil

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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N320 SMV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N320 SMV, 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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N320 SMV is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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