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N323 WUP

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,520 mi
Last recorded175,520 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN323 WUP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 175,520 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 175,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 170,970 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 164,160 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 159,409 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 159,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre heavily perished

Offside Front tyre heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 153,079 miles

all four tyre treads perished

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 18 Aug 2021 153,079 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all four tyre treads cracking and perished

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 17 Aug 2021 153,077 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

all four tyre treads cracking and perished

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 19 Aug 2020 148,230 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 148,230 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 148,226 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 148,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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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N323 WUP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N323 WUP, 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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N323 WUP is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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