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N212 RDL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests39 (19 pass, 20 fail)
Pass rate48.7%

Mileage

153,767 mi
Last recorded153,767 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN212 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 20 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 153,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The under body of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2026 153,767 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

The under body of vehicle has surface corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2025 153,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 153,568 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 151,900 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 151,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 149,501 miles

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 149,498 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 145,270 miles

steering uj joint slighty worn

Fail 23 Sep 2020 145,226 miles

Fuel system component leaking back of pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

steering uj joint slighty worn

Pass 26 Sep 2019 139,462 miles

Oil leak

Under body corrosion all round

Fail 23 Sep 2019 139,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Middle of body inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill up to and comprising weel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak

Under body corrosion all round

Fail 23 Apr 2019 139,442 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Near side sliding (6.2.3 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Off side rear inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wish bone rear bushes soft

Oil leak @ engine

Surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 17 Apr 2018 138,224 miles

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Offside CV boot starting to split.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 138,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Offside CV boot starting to split.

Offside rear sill starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Apr 2017 137,760 miles

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Off side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 1,650 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured Near side rear (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing Near side front lower (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Off side and near side (8.2.2)

Near side rear tyre wearing unevenly

Off side rear tyre on limit, advise replaced

Steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 4 Apr 2016 136,526 miles

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside CV boot starting to split.

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 136,526 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside CV boot starting to split.

Offside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

Slight exhaust blow at flexi pipe.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 133,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 133,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 128,251 miles

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge and close to legal limit.

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Oiliness to engine.

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Fail 2 Apr 2014 128,251 miles

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

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

Coolant leak at radiator.

Front brake pads low.

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Nearside front tyre wearing at outer edge and close to legal limit.

Nearside steering rack gaiter twisted.

Offside front tyre wearing at inner edge and close to legal limit.

Oiliness to engine.

Slight exhaust blow centre box.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 123,876 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2013 123,875 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,399 miles

both rear tyres perrished

offside battrey insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2012 120,399 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres perrished

offside battrey insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2011 117,321 miles

steering rack & hoses damp

Fail 6 Apr 2011 117,320 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

steering rack & hoses damp

Pass 12 Apr 2010 113,680 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 113,680 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 108,602 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 108,600 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 108,085 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 108,071 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

spare wheel mechanism insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2007 107,227 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 107,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 99,598 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 99,526 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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N212 RDL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.7%.

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 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 N212 RDL, 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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N212 RDL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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