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N170 PTL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

205,112 mi
Last recorded205,112 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 205,112 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension parts corroded

Underside corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2023 204,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 203,104 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 202,425 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2021 202,420 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery tray corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under the step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box rotten (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2011 148,076 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 148,065 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 137,850 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 127,633 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 119,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 119,045 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

handbrake travel high.

n/s/r tyre low on tread.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 105,576 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 84,088 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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N170 PTL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 N170 PTL, 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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What year was N170 PTL registered?

N170 PTL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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