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N235 SVY

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

287,948 mi
Last recorded287,948 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN235 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 287,948 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2024 269,206 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s and o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle is covered in under seal

vehicle under body is corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2023 254,421 miles

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

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Nov 2023 254,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 6 Dec 2022 242,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 234,840 miles

Front Handbrake reserve high

Rear both side rears undersealed

Pass 1 May 2019 229,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 225,269 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 217,419 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 204,656 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 199,954 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 193,237 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 181,827 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 162,293 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 146,420 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 130,053 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 115,361 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 99,449 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 99,449 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N235 SVY is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N235 SVY, 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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What year was N235 SVY registered?

N235 SVY is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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