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N279 SVY

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,396 mi
Last recorded149,396 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 SVY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 149,396 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 149,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 May 2016 139,012 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 136,519 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 133,939 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 133,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 130,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,023 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 116,213 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 116,213 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 104,823 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

frt tyres diffrent size to rears and diffrent load rating and speed rating but all over reqired limit for vechicle

Pass 4 Jun 2009 94,917 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 94,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 73,918 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 73,918 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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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N279 SVY 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 62.5%.

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 N279 SVY, 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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N279 SVY is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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