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N356 XTT

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

189,766 mi
Last recorded189,766 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN356 XTT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 189,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 187,893 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 13 Feb 2024 186,001 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 183,221 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake light not working

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 177,800 miles

Both front inner sills corroded and holed.

Some corrosion to front crossmember.

Fail 31 Jan 2022 177,800 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Both front inner sills corroded and holed.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to front crossmember.

Pass 16 Feb 2021 173,921 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2021 173,892 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2019 168,796 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 168,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 164,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 164,468 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 162,235 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 162,226 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported welding split (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 156,597 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2015 156,595 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 151,748 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 151,747 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 146,958 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 146,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,025 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 141,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 139,934 miles

Both front disc corroded on inner edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 137,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 134,450 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 132,718 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 132,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 127,707 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 116,644 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 116,644 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N356 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N356 XTT, 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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N356 XTT is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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