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M696 TSS

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,155 mi
Last recorded184,155 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 TSS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 184,155 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 184,027 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 177,926 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible residue from new steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 177,898 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible residue from new steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 173,150 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 167,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 156,639 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 156,402 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre section leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Nearside rear outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Offside rear outer seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering rack slightly leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 145,261 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 135,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,457 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 122,457 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 122,433 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

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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M696 TSS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 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 M696 TSS, 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 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M696 TSS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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