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M837 VBR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,292 mi
Last recorded153,292 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM837 VBR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2021 153,292 miles

heavily undersealed covering previous repairs

Pass 7 Oct 2019 150,197 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in front bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear half-shaft seal damp.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam affected by water present on lens but acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion and heavy underseal. Previous repairs appear sound.

Fail 2 Oct 2019 150,196 miles

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured in front bay (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear half-shaft seal damp.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam affected by water present on lens but acceptable. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis rails. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

extensive corrosion and heavy underseal. Previous repairs appear sound.

Pass 26 Sep 2018 145,141 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle undersealed

Fail 23 Mar 2017 145,131 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front cross member excessively corroded

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 142,189 miles

Front Crossmember corroded but not within a pescribed area

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misting inside lamp (1.7.5a)

Towbar removed

both inner and outer sills corroded but not within a pescribed area

Fail 15 Mar 2016 142,184 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Crossmember corroded but not within a pescribed area

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misting inside lamp (1.7.5a)

both inner and outer sills corroded but not within a pescribed area

Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,674 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 136,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 126,094 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 126,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 116,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 116,344 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 116,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 May 2010 116,330 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,389 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 115,389 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 100,994 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 62,342 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 57,349 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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M837 VBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M837 VBR, 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 M837 VBR registered?

M837 VBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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