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N149 EVV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

262,020 mi
Last recorded262,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 EVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 262,020 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 11 Jun 2018 262,020 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has slight corrosion

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 9 Jun 2017 258,043 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (2.4.A.3)

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

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 1 Jun 2017 258,246 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 22 Jun 2016 253,881 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear seats missing

flat spare

Fail 18 Jun 2016 253,881 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear seats missing

flat spare

Pass 18 Apr 2015 250,077 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2015 250,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 243,914 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Apr 2014 243,914 miles

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

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 has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2013 224,788 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 224,788 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 200,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 188,658 miles

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

both front antiroll bar links have slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2011 188,652 miles

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

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

both front antiroll bar links have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2010 173,918 miles

slight play in offside front and both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes inner

Fail 9 Apr 2010 173,916 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight play in offside front and both rear antiroll bar links

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes inner

Pass 31 Mar 2009 162,902 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 147,190 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 125,448 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 104,614 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

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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N149 EVV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 N149 EVV, 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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N149 EVV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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