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N315 OAM

1995 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

247,777 mi
Last recorded247,777 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 OAM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2023 247,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip bulb out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (upper shock absorber mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

park brake lever has travel

suspension components and mountings corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2022 242,091 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and sill to floor section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Both rear upper inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 241,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills and both sill backs (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 231,779 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 230,962 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 230,956 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear inner arch corroded and holed non structural or load bearing

rear panel corroded and holed non structural or load bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2019 228,361 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 221,988 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 221,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres have uneven tread and offside front is void of tread on the inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 219,588 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyre depths are starting to get low

Pass 2 Sep 2016 214,671 miles

Offside Front drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 11 Sep 2015 208,778 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt drivers (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 203,068 miles

vehicle under seal protected

Fail 9 Sep 2014 203,022 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

slight blow from exhaust.

vehicle under seal protected

Fail 30 Nov 2012 197,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

nearside rear cross member corroded

rear chassis and inner sills corroding

slight play rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Nov 2012 197,881 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside rear cross member corroded

rear chassis and inner sills corroding

slight play rear anti roll bar links

Pass 23 Nov 2011 190,667 miles

nearside front tyre tread low

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

rear brake pads low

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2010 182,876 miles

offside outer driveshaft gaitor has a pin hole in it

Pass 5 Oct 2009 171,176 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 159,459 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 157,344 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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N315 OAM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N315 OAM, 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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N315 OAM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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