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N201 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,625 mi
Last recorded198,625 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 198,625 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 198,624 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 188,269 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 174,630 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 174,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2023 162,092 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 159,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 15 Nov 2021 159,281 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER BODY HAS SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 4 Nov 2020 153,864 miles

under body has slight corrosion

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 153,864 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body has slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2019 144,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 144,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 123,626 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 113,851 miles

Rear rear seat belts not inspected seats folded

Fail 17 May 2016 113,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear seat belts not inspected seats folded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,429 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 102,327 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 96,138 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 96,138 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,908 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 89,064 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 89,064 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 86,063 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 83,316 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 83,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

front brake pads are getting low

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2008 79,210 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 73,788 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,141 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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N201 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N201 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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What year was N201 PFB registered?

N201 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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