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N165 TDW

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

212,586 mi
Last recorded212,586 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN165 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 212,586 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 212,533 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 207,087 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 207,087 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour x2 (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 103,559 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 198,838 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 very close (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 184,655 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 4 Jul 2014 184,655 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2013 172,824 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 172,787 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 168,400 miles

Oil leak

fluid round bottom of steering rack, no leaks found

Fail 24 Jun 2011 165,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

header tank insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2011 165,025 miles

header tank insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2010 162,779 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 162,767 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 157,913 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 157,902 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 142,376 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 142,376 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 142,190 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2006 142,190 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2005 135,232 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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N165 TDW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N165 TDW, 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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N165 TDW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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