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N191 NCW

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

208,521 mi
Last recorded208,521 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN191 NCW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 208,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear axel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2017 191,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded through grommet in inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 176,834 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 176,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 151,682 miles

rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Fail 31 Oct 2014 151,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 7 May 2013 121,873 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 104,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Mar 2012 104,157 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Nov 2010 79,778 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 79,778 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 64,597 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,597 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

EXHAUST CORRODED/LEAKING.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.O/S/R+N/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING.O/S/F+N/S/F OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 44,686 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 44,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,776 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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N191 NCW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 N191 NCW, 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 N191 NCW registered?

N191 NCW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 October 1995.

Is N191 NCW safe to buy?

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