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N258 JOT

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

193,732 mi
Last recorded193,732 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN258 JOT
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 193,732 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 193,732 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 191,618 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 191,543 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 191,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 191,459 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 191,448 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Corroded and holed (marked with Chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill Holed (Marked with Chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Sill Holed (Marked with Chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed and Wheel arch holed (marked with chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired Arch Holed and Crumbling away (Marked) (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs in Poor Condition but solid (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs in Poor Condition but solid (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle is heavily corroded underneath through entire vehicle

Pass 28 Jun 2021 187,752 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 187,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 187,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 183,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 183,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint deteriorated/corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 166,952 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 160,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 154,165 miles

Nearside Rear seat removed at time of test

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 151,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2015 151,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 144,362 miles

n/s and o/s front loer ball joint dust covers cracked

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

surface corrosion across whole underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2014 144,362 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s and o/s front loer ball joint dust covers cracked

rear anti roll bar inner bushes worn

surface corrosion across whole underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2013 138,792 miles

all tyres have cracking between tread

Fail 22 Jul 2013 138,792 miles

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

all tyres have cracking between tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 132,463 miles

abs light on

generally corroded underneath

Pass 13 Jul 2011 127,724 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 127,683 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

topped up engine oil

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,943 miles

child seat fitted to nearside centre

corrosion on exhaust

Pass 13 Jul 2009 107,422 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 107,422 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,262 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 94,262 miles

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

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

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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N258 JOT is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 N258 JOT, 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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N258 JOT is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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