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N229 CCF

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

216,162 mi
Last recorded216,162 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 CCF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 216,162 miles

All tyres cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Dec 2017 206,159 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 191,572 miles

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

General corrosion to underside front to rear and on suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Undertrays insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 191,572 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill area marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill 3 areas all marked (6.1.B.2)

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

General corrosion to underside front to rear and on suspension components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Undertrays insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 180,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, next to bumpstop mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

undertrays insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2015 180,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion valance behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis, next to bumpstop mount (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

oil leak

undertrays insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2014 166,046 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen 2.head lamp beam patterns poor 3.chassis members at rear starting to corrode 4.inner sill backings at rear starting to corrode

Pass 11 Dec 2013 153,648 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 153,460 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

4. Nearside front tyre near legal limits. 5. Slight damage to windscreen.

Offside front bottom ball joint and drop link ball joint dust covers becoming perished. 2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits. 3. Offside front tyre at legal limits.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 142,555 miles

1. Front cross member becoming corroded. 2. Slight blow on front exhaust section. 3. Both head lamp lenses becoming deteriorated.

hand brake travel at limits

Pass 13 Dec 2011 130,237 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 130,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 120,873 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 120,873 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,353 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 113,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 105,558 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 105,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 94,870 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 86,148 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 86,124 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N229 CCF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N229 CCF, 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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N229 CCF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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