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N256 MCL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,871 mi
Last recorded182,871 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN256 MCL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 182,871 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 181,853 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 181,853 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 175,009 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 175,005 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 156,284 miles

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 8 Jun 2010 156,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 148,861 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 148,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 144,054 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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N256 MCL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N256 MCL, 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 N256 MCL registered?

N256 MCL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 1995.

Is N256 MCL safe to buy?

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