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N253 JNO

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN253 JNO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 144,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

battery secured with cable tie

Fail 24 Oct 2016 144,847 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens broken white light (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken white light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

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

battery secured with cable tie

Pass 18 Sep 2015 142,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall is damaged, but no exposed cords.

Offside Front tyre has low tread on both edges

n/s /f under sill, has corrosion but is outside any prescribed areas.

Pass 16 Sep 2014 13,710 miles

offside and nearside front tyre treads low on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2014 137,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside and nearside front tyre treads low on inner edge

offside wiper in poor condition

Fail 10 Sep 2013 130,202 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 130,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 123,954 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer wall split

service brake efficency 71% nearside rear brake efficency is low

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle seal

Fail 21 Aug 2012 123,869 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall split

slight oil leak from nearside rear axle seal

Fail 12 Jul 2011 113,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2011 113,186 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2010 106,413 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2009 99,268 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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N253 JNO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N253 JNO, 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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N253 JNO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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