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N305 RAP

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,000 mi
Last recorded209,000 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN305 RAP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2021 209,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tow bar mounting area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 208,704 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 195,530 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 185,577 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 185,574 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 183,415 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 178,154 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 170,953 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 167,713 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 160,629 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 160,603 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 20 Aug 2012 159,441 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2012 159,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 155,159 miles

vehicle excessively corroded in a number of places

Fail 18 Aug 2011 155,158 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

vehicle excessively corroded in a number of places

Pass 11 Aug 2010 148,315 miles

Both front inner sill's coroded and hold, but not within precribed area/s

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 10 Aug 2010 148,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Both front inner sill's coroded and hold, but not within precribed area/s

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,086 miles

corrosion at inner sills

corrosion at rear wheel arches

corrosion at tow bar nearside mount area at rear crossmember

wear at anti roll bar droplinks

Pass 11 Aug 2008 131,566 miles

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

Nearside front & centre inner sill's corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area/s

Nearside vallance/X-member very rusty around toe-bar mounting area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure very rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2008 131,561 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front & centre inner sill's corroded and holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area/s

Nearside vallance/X-member very rusty around toe-bar mounting area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle structure very rusty

Pass 25 May 2007 119,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front corroded not within prescribed area

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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N305 RAP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N305 RAP, 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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N305 RAP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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