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N276 HAB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,725 mi
Last recorded184,725 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 184,725 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 184,718 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

front pads worn

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

poor headlamp patterns

rear discs rusty

rear suspension corroded

rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 179,644 miles

0/s/r back plate damp

both rear wheel arches rusty

front pads low

rear pads low

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Jul 2015 179,640 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear wheel arches rusty

front brake pads low

o/s/r back plate damp

rear brake pads low

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Jul 2014 170,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2014 170,250 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 162,622 miles

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all brake discs are corroded

both outer cv boots are cracked and perished

general under body corrosion

offside rear hub seal is leaking oil

rear cross member is corroded and holed

Fail 25 Jun 2013 162,670 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all brake discs are corroded

both outer cv boots are cracked and perished

general under body corrosion

offside rear hub seal is leaking oil

rear cross member is corroded and holed

Pass 17 May 2012 149,852 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake has been cleaned and oil contamination is no longer present but oil is still present around half shaft seal and may contaminate disc again

Fail 17 May 2012 149,851 miles

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake pad contaminated by oil

Pass 19 May 2011 134,054 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 26 May 2010 119,552 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

only far rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2010 119,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on edges

only far rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 15 May 2009 107,126 miles

Driver and front passenger seats are the only seats fitted to vehicle at time of test

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever travel is long

Fail 15 May 2009 107,122 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Driver and front passenger seats are the only seats fitted to vehicle at time of test

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Handbrake lever travel is long

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,813 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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N276 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N276 HAB, 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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N276 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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