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N198 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,154 mi
Last recorded138,154 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN198 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 138,154 miles

some perishing of off side front tyre

Fail 9 Oct 2017 138,149 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of (7.1.2)

some perishing of off side front tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,510 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 129,953 miles

inner sills and floors starting to rust

Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,948 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

inner sills and floors starting to rust

Pass 4 Nov 2014 129,006 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear inner and outer sills rusting

Fail 30 Oct 2014 129,006 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear inner and outer sills rusting

Pass 18 Oct 2013 127,647 miles

exhaust rusting

surface rust on inner sills

Fail 11 Sep 2012 126,228 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 126,228 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 125,163 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 125,163 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,646 miles

Exhaust pipe 'add on' sticks out from vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 117,646 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust pipe 'add on' sticks out from vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 115,077 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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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N198 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N198 PFB, 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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N198 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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