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N308 UCG

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

186,311 mi
Last recorded186,311 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN308 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 186,311 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 186,120 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED ,COVERED IN GREASE/PAINT (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 184,760 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower swivels (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 170,128 miles

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)

slight blow from flexi

Fail 31 Aug 2017 170,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tread lifting (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi deteriorated (7.1.2)

Front cross member very rusty

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge BADLY worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside front inner sill rusty

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Oil leaking from nearside rear hub seal

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,532 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake uneven application

nearside rear hub seal weeping

nearside rear tyre low and cut to cords

Fail 26 Aug 2016 159,532 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake uneven application

nearside rear hub seal weeping

nearside rear tyre low and cut to cords

Pass 25 Aug 2015 149,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor to sill area holed (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 134,749 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

o/s/f inner sill area corroded and holed

Fail 12 Aug 2014 134,749 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f tyre badly perished on inner sidewall

o/s/f inner sill area corroded and holed

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2013 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,889 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 113,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 113,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 108,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 106,724 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 104,656 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 93,664 miles

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

Serious oil leak from off side rear half shaft seal but not contaminating brakes

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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N308 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N308 UCG, 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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N308 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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