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N234 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,122 mi
Last recorded116,122 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN234 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 116,122 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 116,086 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit terminals loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drivers/passengers d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mount area/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive radiator support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 107,538 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 107,458 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x3 Areas marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 98,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 98,421 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 4 Areas/Rear Wheel Arches/Front panel/Front Suspension Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 91,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch / inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 83,071 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S shock mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 76,708 miles

BODY SILLS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND PRESCRIBED AREAS BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BODY SILL BRACE BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BADLY CORRODED

OIL LEAKS--SEVERAL

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES ON AXLE CORRODED

STEERING RACK LEAKING --ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Fail 22 Feb 2019 76,661 miles

Front Registration plate insecure DAMAGED (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUT RIGGER NEAR LOWER ARM REAR BUSH MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGES SMOOTH AND ALSO CUTS AND CRACKS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGES SMOOTH ALSO CUTS AND CRACKS (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BODY SILLS CORRODED

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AND PRESCRIBED AREAS BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR BODY SILL BRACE BADLY CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BADLY CORRODED

OIL LEAKS--SEVERAL

REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED

REAR BRAKE PIPES ON AXLE CORRODED

STEERING RACK LEAKING --ADVISE ATTENTION SOON

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,464 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 68,748 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 58,657 miles

Steering rack has small fluid leak

Wiper blades poor

Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,774 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,214 miles

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 46,043 miles

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

Corrosion becoming present around vehicle

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 40,245 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 33,534 miles

h/lamp beam deflectors fitted

tow ball cover fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,581 miles

front tyres starting to wear outer edges.

headlamp beam deflectors fitted.

tow ball cover fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,691 miles

exhaust flexy section deteriorating.

plastic covers fitted around engine bay.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,567 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 30 May 2007 18,139 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,193 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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N234 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 N234 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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N234 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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