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N243 HAB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

187,141 mi
Last recorded187,141 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 187,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner step corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner step corroded

Rear valance corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2025 182,288 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 170,846 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

heavy underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2023 172,231 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

underbody, sills and suspension components corroded / muddy

Pass 13 Jan 2022 170,121 miles

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

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

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

parking brake has low reserve travel

underbody, sills and suspension components corroded / muddy

Pass 18 Apr 2019 167,929 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 165,075 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 162,140 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 160,869 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 160,802 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Apr 2015 156,052 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 156,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 144,092 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 144,035 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 138,178 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 138,178 miles

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

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

nsf inner sill corroded

osr chassis slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2012 126,742 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 126,742 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,512 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 111,082 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake 12 clicks

rear fog light lense damaged

steering rack slightly damp on o/s

Pass 10 Oct 2007 95,541 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

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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N243 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc 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 N243 HAB, 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 N243 HAB registered?

N243 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N243 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 HAB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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