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N127 LBX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Turquoise Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,345 mi
Last recorded179,345 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN127 LBX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 179,345 miles

slight rust under car

Pass 7 Jan 2025 179,328 miles

slight rust under car

Pass 17 Oct 2023 178,448 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 178,398 miles

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 26 Nov 2019 177,645 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Surface corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 29 Nov 2018 174,176 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 166,113 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 166,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 150,842 miles

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

Oil leak ()

underside of body has corrosion but not holed.

Fail 4 Nov 2016 150,842 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

underside of body has corrosion but not holed.

Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,131 miles

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Nov 2015 143,131 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear cross member has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2014 132,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear of vehicle corroded

Offside rear of vehicle corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Secondary horn switch fitted

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

Fail 17 Nov 2014 132,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear of vehicle corroded

Offside rear of vehicle corroded

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Secondary horn switch fitted

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,183 miles

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

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2013 119,183 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear cross member slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2012 108,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

nearside rear crossmember corroded....not structual

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2012 108,036 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonding worn inside steering wheel

nearside rear crossmember corroded....not structual

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Jun 2011 99,612 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 99,599 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,794 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,064 miles

Both vehicle batteries insecure.

Nearside rear exhaust rubber stretched.

Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres perishing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Second row of seats not present at time of test.

Slight splits on ends of offside wiper.

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 79,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both vehicle batteries insecure.

Nearside rear exhaust rubber stretched.

Outer sidewalls of both rear tyres perishing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Second row of seats not present at time of test.

Slight splits on ends of offside wiper.

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 104,072 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 98,065 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,716 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 94,716 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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N127 LBX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Turquoise with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N127 LBX, 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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N127 LBX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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