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N260 CDP

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,048 mi
Last recorded102,048 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 CDP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,048 miles

Front Subframe corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not effecting overall strength

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion front to back

Fail 5 Jun 2024 102,048 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Subframe corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corrosion not effecting overall strength

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general corrosion front to back

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,518 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Crossmember / subframe corroded

Rear Subframe corroded

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 101,110 miles

Front Crossmember / subframe corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

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

Rear Subframe and coil springs corroded

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 99,648 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front and rear subframe corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 95,828 miles

Aux belt very loose

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet fuse box (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis in wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch / floor corroded (out of area)

Nearside Rear rear of wheel arch rusty

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear complete wheel arch rusty

Offside Rear rear of wheel arch/floor excessively corroded (out of area)

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

complete rear suspension corroded

different size tyres fitted front to rear

prop shaft and front drive shafts missing

Fail 11 Apr 2019 95,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Odd tyre sizes fitted, 195/70R15's front and 215/65R15's rear

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,214 miles

mid-mounted engine, engine covers obscure some components

Fail 7 Mar 2018 94,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower inner arch/sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

mid-mounted engine, engine covers obscure some components

Pass 30 Mar 2017 90,745 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 90,745 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 90,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing bolt broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member to inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 85,518 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

management light flashing

Fail 17 Aug 2015 85,448 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

management light flashing

Pass 28 Sep 2014 82,757 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2014 82,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,843 miles

power steering rack is wet but no actual leak during test

Fail 22 Aug 2013 75,843 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

power steering rack is wet but no actual leak during test

Pass 20 Sep 2012 71,998 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2012 71,998 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 18 Oct 2011 67,653 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre uneven tread wear

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2010 58,821 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 49,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 49,230 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 49,215 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 47,135 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N260 CDP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 N260 CDP, 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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N260 CDP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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