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M749 OFX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

203,812 mi
Last recorded203,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM749 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 203,812 miles

Coolant hose leaking. Power steering pump damp with oil. Fuel pump damp

O/s/f front tyre worn on the inner edge to 3 mm. All the tyre side walls perished

Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Under body corrosion

Various small stone chips in the wndscreen

Fail 9 Jun 2016 203,812 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/f crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s/r inner and outer sill panels (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting O/s/r crossmember (6.6.6)

Coolant hose leaking. Power steering pump damp with oil. Fuel pump damp

O/s/f front tyre worn on the inner edge to 3 mm. All the tyre side walls perished

Rear wheel arches heavily corroded

Under body corrosion

Various small stone chips in the wndscreen

Pass 21 May 2015 191,468 miles

Corrosion in offside inner sill.

Corrosion inside nearside rear wheel arch.

Damage to zone 'A' of windscreen.

Nearside rear tyre nearly on wear indicators and devoid of tread on outer edge.

corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches.

Fail 20 May 2015 191,468 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Corrosion in offside inner sill.

Corrosion inside nearside rear wheel arch.

Damage to zone 'A' of windscreen.

Nearside front antiroll bar loose at mounting to link, still secured sufficently.

Nearside rear tyre nearly on wear indicators and devoid of tread on outer edge.

corrosion in both rear outer wheel arches.

Pass 23 May 2014 175,437 miles

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 175,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 163,332 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside rear sear belt in cemtre row slightly slow to retract

Fail 2 May 2013 163,321 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Corrosion holes in both front inner sills close to prescribed area.

Corrosion in both rear wheel arches.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Front brake pads worn.

Offside front outer C.V. boot slightly loose on housing.

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

Offside seat belt in center row slightly slow to retract.

Oil leak from engine.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 155,301 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 155,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 144,325 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 134,470 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wipers split (clearing the screen o.k)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f outer c.v boot slight leak from outer clip.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 122,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front wipers split (clearing the screen o.k)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s/f outer c.v boot slight leak from outer clip.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 108,534 miles

Small chip on windscreen

Some glazing to brake discs

Some light scoring to osf brake disc

Fail 23 Jun 2008 108,534 miles

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

Some glazing to brake discs

Small chip on windscreen

Some light scoring to osf brake disc

Pass 4 Jul 2007 102,959 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 102,932 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 92,490 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 92,490 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 81,132 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 81,129 miles

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

both front tyres are worn low on inner edges

n/s/r light lens is cracked

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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M749 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 M749 OFX, 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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M749 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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