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N287 FHL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

157,642 mi
Last recorded157,642 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 FHL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 157,642 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both side sills welded

oil leak

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 157,027 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both Side Inner Sills Corroded

Front + Rear Panel Corroded

Nearside Front Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch Corroded

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

Vehicle Has Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 17 Jul 2023 145,119 miles

Both Front Brake Discs Corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 27 Jul 2022 140,204 miles

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

Vehicle Has General Corrosion From Underneath

Pass 13 Apr 2021 140,178 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 138,581 miles

Both Sills Slightly Corroded

Front Panel Corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2017 136,758 miles

Nearside Front rear bush slight wear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 127,197 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 127,197 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 126,403 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 126,363 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 116,604 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 110,250 miles

Oil leak

rear back panel surface corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2009 109,993 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

rear back panel surface corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2008 89,061 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 72,249 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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N287 FHL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHL, 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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What year was N287 FHL registered?

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

Is N287 FHL safe to buy?

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