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N144 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN144 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 124,188 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 124,122 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 116,653 miles

Exhaust tail pipe missing / corroded away

Front brake pads worn

Front prop shaft, diff unit and drive shafts removed

N/S and O/S Wipers split

N/S/F Indicator damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads worn

Surface corrosion on underside

Fail 5 Feb 2014 116,653 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust tail pipe missing / corroded away

Front brake pads worn

Front prop shaft, diff unit and drive shafts removed

N/S and O/S Wipers split

N/S/F Indicator damaged

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake pads worn

Surface corrosion on underside

Pass 31 Jan 2013 112,137 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 104,895 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 92,764 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 79,956 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 79,939 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,604 miles

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

hand brake travel.

Fail 15 Jan 2009 73,508 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

hand brake travel.

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 54,815 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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N144 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N144 PFB, 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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N144 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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