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N287 BRR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

110,583 mi
Last recorded110,583 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 BRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2024 110,583 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes front and rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower U/J worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 106,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back x1 and osr/nsr brake pipes over rear axel slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front slightly dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked at side (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various previous repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

coolant on minimum level

engine sump,auto sump and pipes slightly corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,124 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,124 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 101,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,906 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 91,650 miles

Components corroded on underside

Fail 27 Nov 2018 150,502 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking at pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 140,610 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 126,327 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both side lights blue tint (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Nov 2016 126,323 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp possible wrong bulb fitted (1.2.1f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured both side lights blue tint (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 121,295 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust deterated

Slight corrotion n/s lower sill

Fail 2 Dec 2014 113,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear exhaust deterated

Slight corrotion n/s lower sill

Pass 7 Nov 2013 106,271 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre flat

Fail 4 Nov 2013 106,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Spare tyre flat

Pass 21 Jun 2012 102,651 miles

Slight corrotion n/s front inner wheel arch

Fail 21 Jun 2012 102,651 miles

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

Slight corrotion n/s front inner wheel arch

Pass 12 May 2011 100,166 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 96,512 miles

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 96,512 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2009 91,936 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 84,654 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 84,654 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,119 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 74,061 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N287 BRR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 N287 BRR, 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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N287 BRR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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