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N288 HAB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

249,183 mi
Last recorded249,183 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN288 HAB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 249,183 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2024 245,996 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 245,176 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 243,315 miles

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2021 238,381 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle been heavly undersealed underside

Fail 17 Mar 2021 238,381 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle been heavly undersealed underside

Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 224,533 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 224,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 203,898 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 203,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure rear bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2017 186,900 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 172,536 miles

Oil leak ()

Seatbelt slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2015 161,749 miles

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

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

surface rust to un der body

Fail 25 Aug 2015 161,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

surface rust to un der body

Pass 1 Sep 2014 147,445 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 147,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 139,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,347 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 114,720 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 107,206 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 103,390 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 97,821 miles

o/s and n/s front and rear tyre treads perishing.

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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N288 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 N288 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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N288 HAB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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