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N301 PTL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

181,951 mi
Last recorded181,951 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 PTL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 181,951 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 180,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 177,868 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 176,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Nov 2022 176,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2021 173,008 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 168,569 miles

Various section of corrosion at rear

Fail 3 Dec 2020 168,548 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch corroded and holed from top to bottom (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached hole in bar caused by corrosion (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill under step area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Various section of corrosion at rear

coolant pipe slight weep.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 166,443 miles

Nearside front inner sill corroded and holed (not within 30 of prescribed area)

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion/holed inside nearside rear wheel arch not within prescribed area

corrosion/holed inside offside rear wheel arch not within prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2018 162,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion/holed inside nearside rear wheel arch not within prescribed area

oil leaks

unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 5 Dec 2018 162,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion/holed inside nearside rear wheel arch not within prescribed area

oil leaks

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 13 Dec 2017 154,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front two small corrosion holes in inner sill not within 30 cm of any seat/suspension mounting points

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

Fail 9 Dec 2017 154,649 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front two small corrosion holes in inner sill not within 30 cm of any seat/suspension mounting points

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.1mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

under-trays fitted preventing the full inspection of some components

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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N301 PTL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N301 PTL, 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 N301 PTL registered?

N301 PTL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N301 PTL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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