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M925 URX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

193,088 mi
Last recorded193,088 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM925 URX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2019 193,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle flexible section. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/sill - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main and dipped beam. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis inner wing & sill panel inside wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis/sill - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis - marked. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill inside wheelarch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places, some of which is excessive, but outside the areas covered by the mot.

Front anti roll bar inner bushes are showing signs of wear.

N/s rear tyre walls are worn & perishing.

No forward facing rear seats fitted at time of test.

Oil on power steering rack.

Pass 29 Mar 2018 186,685 miles

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Inner sill panels are excessively corroded, outside the areas covered by the mot.

Long travel on handbrake.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Fail 15 Mar 2018 186,589 miles

Battery insecure Both. (1.9.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front cross-member, under radiator, excessively corroded both ends and on both sides. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front suspension arm. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush on front suspension arm. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Inner sill panels are excessively corroded, outside the areas covered by the mot.

Long travel on handbrake.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Slight play in front bushes in front suspension arms.

Pass 23 Mar 2017 180,259 miles

Brake pedal feels a bit spongy.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Excessive corrosion in some areas which are not covered by the mot.

Front bushes in front suspension arms are showing signs of wear.

Long travel on handbrake.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Fail 9 Mar 2017 180,169 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis crossmember - marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill panel - marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal feels a bit spongy.

Corrosion in various places, some of which is only just acceptable.

Excessive corrosion in some areas which are not covered by the mot.

Front bushes in front suspension arms are showing signs of wear.

Long travel on handbrake.

O/s rear brake works a little slower than n/s.

Pass 18 Mar 2016 175,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosian (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 175,306 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured inner cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface corrosian (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 165,898 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 165,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

235/45/17 X 4

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/8/14

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Pass 30 Aug 2013 155,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 149,813 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 144,609 miles

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

o/s/f inner seal corrored but outside percribed area

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Aug 2011 144,608 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

o/s/f inner seal corrored but outside percribed area

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,644 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 126,472 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 100,966 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,474 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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M925 URX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M925 URX, 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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M925 URX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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