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N357 XTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

156,009 mi
Last recorded156,009 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 156,009 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 154,056 miles

Front Radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Dec 2024 153,986 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Radiator support panel corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 148,413 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 148,324 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower uj (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 144,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 140,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 140,181 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 132,666 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 132,665 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 130,745 miles

full underside of vehicle light rust

Pass 3 Oct 2017 129,499 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Full general underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 126,347 miles

slight wear in steering u/j

Fail 10 May 2016 126,332 miles

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

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

rear bumper insecure

rear no.plate deteriorating

slight wear in steering u/j

Pass 12 Jun 2015 118,169 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2015 118,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 109,530 miles

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Center to rear exhaust deteriating and has a slight blow

Engine mounts worn

Rear no plate deteriating

Fail 23 May 2014 109,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both headlight beam patterns weak

Center to rear exhaust deteriating and has a slight blow

Engine mounts worn

Front tyrers are differnt size to rear

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

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

Rear no plate deteriating

Pass 19 Jun 2013 103,997 miles

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Jun 2013 103,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,203 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 84,445 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 77,947 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 68,196 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 68,190 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 59,297 miles

O/S/F + N/S/F + O/S/R tyres cracked on side wall

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 56,294 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

O/S/F + N/S/F + O/S/R tyres cracked on side wall

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 45,373 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 45,373 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 394,571 miles

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

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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N357 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 N357 XTA, 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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N357 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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