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N34 NHG

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

145,899 mi
Last recorded145,899 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN34 NHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 145,899 miles

All front and rear suspension components corroded but not excessively

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 138,998 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seeping slightly from gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front spring upper coil slightly seated out of position but secure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle underside slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 138,991 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edges of front chassis cross member/radiator support excessively corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edges of rear chassis crossmember excessively corroded (rear of inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt suspension arm ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower front section of inner arch (end of sill) excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer edges of rear chassis crossmember excessively corroded (rear of inner arch) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack seeping slightly from gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front spring upper coil slightly seated out of position but secure

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of vehicle underside slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear suspension components slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 133,349 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 130,386 miles

Nearside cetral inner sill corroded

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 128,931 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021 128,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2020 126,896 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 123,573 miles

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2018 121,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 117,651 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 115,477 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2016 115,472 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 111,666 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2014 109,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2014 109,021 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2013 104,863 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 104,863 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Mar 2012 100,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 100,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 93,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 89,018 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 147,032 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 147,032 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 127,120 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,529 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 101,581 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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N34 NHG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N34 NHG, 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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What year was N34 NHG registered?

N34 NHG is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N34 NHG shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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