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N289 XTA

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,503 mi
Last recorded198,503 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 XTA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 198,503 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 192,921 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 187,637 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2014 187,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 182,473 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 182,434 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 175,597 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 175,595 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 167,983 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 160,735 miles

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.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 160,667 miles

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.

Pass 14 Feb 2009 152,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2008 147,873 miles

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).

Pass 14 Feb 2007 139,880 miles

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.

Fail 14 Feb 2007 139,880 miles

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 128,391 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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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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