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N189 PAE

1995 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

249,186 mi
Last recorded249,186 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2022 249,186 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s/,O/s outer sills holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 249,098 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill near suspension mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Sill corroded but considered structural

Rear chassis corroded and been repaired not to a high standard

Rear valance very corroded

Sills corroded but not considered structural

Slight handbrake lever travel

Very slight travel in the brake pedal

vehicle very corroded and undersealed in places so hard to determine corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2022 249,086 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked with chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 247,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

hole in nearside outer sill ,but not within prescribed areas

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2020 247,205 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Both rear anti roll bar end links have slight play.

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads have 1000 miles remaining approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded.

Front crossmember excessively corroded.

Handbrake has slightly excessive travel.

Headlights clouded (beam patterns poor)

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear discs corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded/inner sills corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner/outer edges (has cut in tread)

Fail 27 Jul 2020 247,146 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r inner sill holed within 30cm of suspension component. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes perished.

Both rear anti roll bar end links have slight play.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front cross member excessively corroded.

Handbrake has slightly excessive travel.

Headlights clouded.

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear brake pads have 1000 miles remaining approximately.

Rear discs corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded/inner sills corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing smooth on inner/outer edges (has cut in tread)

Pass 1 May 2019 241,338 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes have slight play.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front crossmember excessively corroded.

Handbrake has slightly excessive travel.

Headlights clouded.

Inner sills corroded.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1000-1500 miles approximately. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear discs corroded.

Underside of vehicle generally corroded.

Pass 22 May 2018 234,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

engine/gearbox has slight oil leak

front cross member excessively corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 26 May 2017 223,513 miles

front crossmember excessively corroded

o.s front brake pipe slightly corroded

o.s outer sill becoming corroded

parking brake travel slightly high

Pass 13 Jun 2016 220,256 miles

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 220,241 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill excessively corroded with in 30cm of rear trailing arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside centre inner sill excessively corroded but not with in a prescribed area

Offside Front Inner sill excessively corroded but not with in a prescribed area

under side of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 27 May 2015 207,461 miles

both wipers slightly split

front cross member corroded

power steering rack damp/possible slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 201,133 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear closing pannels and wheel arches becoming corroded

front brake discs becoming corroded

front brake pads getting low,required in approx 4,000 miles

o.s front brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 197,568 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 194,390 miles

both front wipers split

front brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 182,462 miles

both front anti roll bar end links slightly worn

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2010 175,189 miles

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn

damp around PAS rack/poss slight leak

Pass 5 Jun 2009 166,943 miles

both front anti roll bar end links slightly worn

n.s rear tyre 1.6mm on limit

o.s rear tyre 2mm

Pass 4 Jun 2008 156,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 146,672 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 135,375 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 134,396 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2005 118,576 miles

Osf and Nsf Tyres worn to legal low limit on inner edges, tracking required. †Osf and Nsf Outer CV Gaiters badly perished. †

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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N189 PAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 N189 PAE, 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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N189 PAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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