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N106 UCG

1995 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,236 mi
Last recorded205,236 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 205,236 miles

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

coolent leak

Pass 5 Jun 2024 192,007 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 192,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 189,865 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 189,864 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 189,427 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Adjacent to exhaust rear section and bumper. (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis adjacent to rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 189,424 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit main vehicle battery (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective non sealing /latching cap has been temporary fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier secondary battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users black smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose door mirror not locking on place, moves on pivot (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured adjacent to exhaust rear section and bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front unable to test wheel bearing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis adjacent to rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear rear facing seats in rear, have no seat belts fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2020 184,532 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 181,916 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 181,915 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 177,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 177,227 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 174,644 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 173,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 169,404 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches & sills

Pass 18 Jan 2014 161,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 161,654 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Jan 2013 149,720 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 147,113 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2012 147,113 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear discs corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 143,380 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,346 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,322 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 100,338 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 87,696 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,530 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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N106 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N106 UCG, 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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N106 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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