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M788 BHG

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,110 mi
Last recorded106,110 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM788 BHG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 106,110 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damp around fuel pump area but no leak found

general corrosion underneath

metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2015 106,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension 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)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

damp around fuel pump area but no leak found

general corrosion underneath

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,489 miles

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

inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,484 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

inner & outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2013 91,589 miles

both front tyres heavily perished and offside close to legal limit on inner edge and punctured

front discs in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Fail 13 Jun 2013 91,586 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily perished and offside close to legal limit on inner edge and punctured

front discs in poor condition

small chip in zone b of screen

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,942 miles

front disc worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 85,939 miles

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

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

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

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

front disc worn

n/s/rear tyre low on thread bold on inner shoulder

nail in o/s/rear tyre

Fail 3 Jun 2011 79,082 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 79,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 72,707 miles

rear pads low,

Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

rear pads low,

Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,339 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 59,213 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 48,651 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 38,228 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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M788 BHG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M788 BHG, 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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What year was M788 BHG registered?

M788 BHG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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