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N273 YMS

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

130,862 mi
Last recorded130,862 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 YMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,862 miles

corrosion developing under side

Pass 18 Apr 2018 129,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 128,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 128,326 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch/frint panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing/front panel (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 124,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 124,051 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill at rear jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 121,150 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 121,104 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 116,611 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 116,611 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 103,959 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2013 103,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,122 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 20 Mar 2012 92,066 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 87,197 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 79,058 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 68,850 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 68,850 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 55,258 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 40,944 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 40,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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N273 YMS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N273 YMS, 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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N273 YMS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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