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N28 MRL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

151,983 mi
Last recorded151,983 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 151,839 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 151,410 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

no rear seats fitted time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2021 151,410 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect broke (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis behind mudflap (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front crossmember below radiator both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear crossmember several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise osf outer sill holed and corroded but not within 30cm of affecting areas

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2020 149,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pipe stud snapped

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded under radiator

nearside and offside rear inner valance panels corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 26 Aug 2020 149,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30cm of subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering column uj (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front pipe stud snapped

nearside and offside front chassis legs corroded under radiator

nearside and offside rear inner valance panels corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

offside front tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 14 Sep 2019 147,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches outside prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jul 2019 147,734 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 145,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 144,332 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 144,332 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner part of outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 142,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 139,369 miles

inner sills corroded

rust patches

Fail 27 Jun 2015 139,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs badly worn & scored

inner sills corroded

rust patches

Pass 5 Aug 2014 133,265 miles

front antiroll bar link rod boots small splits

rust & corrosion in various places

Fail 5 Aug 2014 133,265 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front antiroll bar link rod boots small splits

n/s/r tyre close tp limits

rust & corrosion in various places

Pass 30 Jul 2013 123,429 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2012 123,207 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,207 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 123,194 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2010 168,359 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens slight damage

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Fail 8 Apr 2010 168,359 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

o/s/r light lens slight damage

underside of vehicle slight corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2009 159,026 miles

free play in inner steering rack ends

offside rear light damaged

underside dirty

Pass 9 Apr 2008 145,736 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 145,736 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 9 Mar 2007 117,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 117,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 107,305 miles

o/s rear inner sill rusty but not holed at time of test

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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N28 MRL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 N28 MRL, 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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N28 MRL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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