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N203 EVV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

140,199 mi
Last recorded140,199 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 EVV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 140,199 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 140,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 124,909 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 119,291 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 119,271 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near tail box area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower underside corrosion

Nearside 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 disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 118,583 miles

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

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

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

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

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

under body heater water pipes corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 118,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

under body heater water pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 117,114 miles

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and centre of sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test cut off ()

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

engine / heater metal coolant pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Fail 19 Oct 2018 117,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around upper shock absorber mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill /sill back / and floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember above tow bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front and centre of sill back (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective hanging loose ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test cut off ()

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

engine / heater metal coolant pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

handbrake has limited reserve travel

Pass 26 Sep 2017 113,205 miles

Central offside floor to sill small hole

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear section / for attachment of lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper damp / no visible leaks

Nearside Rear floor to sill small hole

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember nearside & offside / tow bar cut off , underbody section still fitted acting as crossmember (6.6.6)

metal heater pipes under vehicle heavy rusting

spare wheel hanging loose

Fail 26 Sep 2017 113,205 miles

Central offside floor to sill small hole

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear section / for attachment of lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper damp / no visible leaks

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear floor to sill small hole

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember nearside & offside / tow bar cut off , underbody section still fitted acting as crossmember (6.6.6)

metal heater pipes under vehicle heavy rusting

spare wheel hanging loose

Pass 6 Oct 2016 111,092 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Offside Front inner sill corroded outside of prescribed area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,738 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 108,738 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 104,530 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all rear seats removed

o/s/r arch corroded, tape repaired

towbar removed, rear crossmember corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2014 104,424 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r bumper loose. arch corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,999 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 99,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,280 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 97,256 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 91,512 miles

front anti roll bar links, rubber boots split

rear brake discs slight corrosion

Fail 22 Jul 2011 91,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front anti roll bar links, rubber boots split

rear brake discs slight corrosion

small split o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,925 miles

OSF & NSF anti-roll bar link gaiters split.

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,917 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

OSF & NSF anti-roll bar link gaiters split.

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 83,957 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 83,951 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 80,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,056 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,686 miles

back box starting to blow

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

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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N203 EVV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N203 EVV, 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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N203 EVV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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