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N396 PTL

1996 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

231,569 mi
Last recorded231,569 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN396 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 231,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 226,862 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 221,986 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 219,442 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 217,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 212,085 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 212,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 209,843 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 201,429 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 192,549 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 177,817 miles

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

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

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 8 Jul 2015 177,357 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 177,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 May 2015 177,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 176,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 176,996 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 175,726 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 162,292 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 162,292 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 146,635 miles

advise(nearside and offside inner sills corroded)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 146,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

advise(nearside and offside inner sills corroded)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,110 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 131,101 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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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N396 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N396 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N396 PTL registered?

N396 PTL is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N396 PTL safe to buy?

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