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N173 LNM

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

244,128 mi
Last recorded244,128 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 LNM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 244,128 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2023 241,464 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 19 May 2022 229,842 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2021 202,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

patches of corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2020 200,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 200,186 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 18 Jun 2018 199,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

corrosion to nearside inner & outer sill area's

corrosion to nearside rear & offside rear inner wheel arch area's

corrosion to offside inner & outer sill area's

exhaust is deteriorating

oil residue engine area

parking brake efficiency just met

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 25 May 2017 199,920 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing nosy

exhaust system corroding

suspension components corroding

Fail 24 May 2017 199,919 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch areas marked in yellow chalk within 30 cm leaf spring mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing nosy

exhaust system corroding

suspension components corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2014 197,650 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 186,574 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 185,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 164,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 152,132 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 151,746 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 129,976 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 129,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 126,598 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 118,319 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 118,319 miles

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

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

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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N173 LNM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N173 LNM, 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 N173 LNM registered?

N173 LNM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N173 LNM safe to buy?

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