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N223 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

210,721 mi
Last recorded210,721 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN223 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 210,721 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres cracking

general corrosion underside

underside heavily undersealed

welding repairs undersealed

Pass 31 May 2023 202,779 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Slight surface corrosion on some suspension components

Vehicle under sealed in various places underneath

Pass 1 Apr 2022 199,376 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 191,004 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 183,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 171,771 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 157,288 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,540 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 147,499 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ctr (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion ctr (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 140,071 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 140,071 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 138,177 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,424 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 133,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 126,857 miles

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

o/s/outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2012 126,857 miles

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

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

o/s/outer sill corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 122,856 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 118,177 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 111,871 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 100,601 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 100,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,764 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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N223 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 N223 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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N223 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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