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M960 XTM

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

183,657 mi
Last recorded183,657 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 XTM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 183,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general corrosion to under vehicle components

Pass 6 Oct 2023 160,372 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion to under vehicle suspension components

Pass 19 Sep 2022 153,782 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 151,280 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 147,432 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 145,455 miles

o/s and n/s outer sills have heavy corrosion in several places

under body has corrosion in several places

Fail 16 Oct 2019 145,455 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outriger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s outer body sills have heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2019 145,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 136,644 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Sill rusty and holed

Offside Front Inner Sill rusty and holed

Fail 6 Jul 2018 136,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Sill rusty and holed

Offside Front Inner Sill rusty and holed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 126,445 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 116,418 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 116,396 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,912 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 103,912 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 94,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,291 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 75,312 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,312 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 66,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 59,120 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 50,259 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 50,159 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,177 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,858 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 31,825 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 19,560 miles

advise front to rear tyres cracked & perished

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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M960 XTM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 M960 XTM, 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 M960 XTM registered?

M960 XTM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M960 XTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M960 XTM shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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