MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,503 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s o/s (3.5.1i)
Front engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
a/v o/s front seat worn
a/v o/s outer door and side panel damaged
corrosion to nearside rear body but no sharp edges
flexi exhaust system corroded and has a slight leak of exhaust gases
handbrake lever travel high
knocking noise on start up and turn off behind undershield, requires further inspection
nearside front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover security poor
nearside front seat belt retraction slow
nearside mirror glass missing
offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured
oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
corrosion to nearside rear body but no sharp edges
flexi exhaust system corroded and has a slight leak of exhaust gases
handbrake lever travel high
knocking noise on start up and turn off behind undershield, requires further inspection
nearside front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover security poor
nearside front seat belt retraction slow
nearside mirror glass missing
offside rear fog lamp slightly discoloured
oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ofside front lower ball joint dust cover loose but still preventing the ingress of dirt
spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare tyre defective
both front lower ball joint boots loose but still preventing ingress of dirt etc
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Handbrake travel high.
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)
Oil leaks.
Spare tyre heavily perished and bald in centre.
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Handbrake travel high.
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)
Oil leaks.
Spare tyre heavily perished and bald in centre.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pedal anti slip worn.
Child seat fitted to nearside seat (middle row) unabling full inspection of adult belt.
Front brake pads wearing low.
Oil leaks.
Power steering rack damp.
Spare tyre defective (bald and perished).
Advise wheel alignment check
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Tyres fitted to the front axle are of different nominal size of those fitted to the rear axle.
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advise wheel alignment check
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?
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N289 XTA is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 N289 XTA, 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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N289 XTA is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 October 1995.
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