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N362 XTA

1996 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,907 mi
Last recorded152,907 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN362 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2026 152,907 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing 2nd row (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x3 places marked in yellow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure wheel arch trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger in front of wheel marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Behind wheel marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / sill end marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Behind wheel marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / outrigger in front of wheel marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind wheel marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced behind wheel marked in yellow (6.1.1 (d) (i))

All suspension components corroded

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

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front subframe and arms corroded

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

Nearside Front Outer Sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)

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

Offside Outer Sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2nd row ()

Offside Rear Inner Sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test 3rd row ()

Underside heavily corroded heavily covered in underseal

Welding repairs covered in seam sealer and underseal

Pass 17 Apr 2025 152,072 miles

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

Exhaust noisy and poor condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear inner sill, rear outriggers and inner arches corroded

underside and components corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 16 Apr 2024 150,892 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears side walls badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear inner sills, arches and rear outriggers corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Apr 2023 148,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both headlamps slightly discoloured

exhaust system in poor condition

rear inner arches and outriggers corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Apr 2023 148,660 miles

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

Service brake excessively binding both front (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

both headlamps slightly discoloured

exhaust system in poor condition

rear inner arches and outriggers corroded

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2018 148,640 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

all four tyres in very poor condition. badly cracked but not showing cords. replacement recommended

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition and rear silencer

rear out riggers, rear arches and rear crossmember corroded

underside and components heavily undersealed

Fail 26 Sep 2018 148,629 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

all four tyres in very poor condition. badly cracked but not showing cords. replacement recommended

both front wishbones rear bushes worn

exhaust in poor condition and rear silencer

rear out riggers, rear arches and rear crossmember corroded

underside and components heavily undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2017 148,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

both rear outriggers corroded

both rear tyre very close to limit and in poor condition

exhaust system in poor condition and rear silencer removed

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

slight bind on offside front brake

underside and components corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Aug 2017 148,579 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outriggers, offside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger, inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

nearside front wishbone rear bush worn

rear inner arches corroded, underside heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,390 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear chassis and outriggers corroded

underside corroded and heavily undersealed

various brake pipes and ferules corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 145,502 miles

both rear tyres perished & getting low

brake hose ferules corroded

brake pipes heavily greased and slight corrosion

corrosion to tow bar mounts suspension mounts seat belt mounts all from underside

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

front brake discs slightly corroded

front drop link gaiters perished

radiator brackets corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 145,502 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished & getting low

brake hose ferules corroded

brake pipes heavily greased and slight corrosion

corrosion to tow bar mounts suspension mounts seat belt mounts all from underside

exhaust flexi joint poor condition

front brake discs slightly corroded

front drop link gaiters perished

radiator brackets corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 143,468 miles

N/S/F valve stem perished

O/S/F valve stem perished

O/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 28 Aug 2013 138,734 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front cross member where rad sits very rusty

front discs rusty

n/s/r tyre cut in sidewall but cant see the cords at time of test

o/s/f tyre cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 136,405 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

battery loose

both front discs corroded

cross member rusty and suspension rusty

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but cant see the cords

Fail 3 Aug 2012 136,405 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

battery loose

both front discs corroded

cross member rusty and suspension rusty

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall but cant see the cords

Pass 8 Aug 2011 132,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 132,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 128,033 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,228 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 124,223 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 117,909 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 117,785 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 108,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 82,811 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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N362 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 N362 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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N362 XTA is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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