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M988 GCD

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

252,499 mi
Last recorded252,499 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM988 GCD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2025 252,499 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade and spring in arm (3.4 (b) (ii))

front cross member corroded

inner and outer sills from front to back holed by corrosion

off side anti roll bar dust cover split

off side steering rack gaiter split at small end

rear corners holed by corrosion

rear lights poor condition

screen damage

Pass 26 Nov 2024 246,074 miles

both sill members corroded front and rear inner and outer

front cross member corroded

off side front anti roll bar dust cover small split

rear exhaust mount hitting tow bar cross member

wipers poor

Fail 26 Nov 2024 246,074 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

both sill members corroded front and rear inner and outer

front cross member corroded

off side front anti roll bar dust cover small split

rear exhaust mount hitting tow bar cross member

wipers poor

Pass 13 Nov 2023 240,185 miles

corrosion at near side front and rear outer sill

corrosion at off side rear chassis leg by shock absorber and coil spring

corrosion at off side rear corner

corrosion at off side rear outer sill

nail in off side rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2022 231,950 miles

fuel tank dented

near side outer sill poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2022 231,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working pump not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense tape faded (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))

fuel tank dented

near side outer sill poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2021 223,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 215,064 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 214,953 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 208,496 miles

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

Coolant leak coolant being pushed from header tank ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 12 Nov 2019 208,240 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak coolant being pushed from header tank ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage feed pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Nov 2018 198,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 184,862 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted.....

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill..... (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2...... ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 184,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.....

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion Sill..... (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2...... ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 175,820 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 175,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 175,820 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,612 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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M988 GCD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M988 GCD, 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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M988 GCD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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