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N321 RDL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2450cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

136,927 mi
Last recorded136,927 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN321 RDL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,450cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 136,927 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 136,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 136,640 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Excessive corrosion to whole of offside outer sill

Inner sills corroded

Little handbrake reserve

Rear chassis corroded

Slight oil leak

Various patches of corrosion to vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 132,103 miles

Little handbrake reserve

Offside inner & outer sill heavily corroded

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 13 Apr 2015 131,959 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Little handbrake reserve

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge & in poor condition

Offside inner & outer sill heavily corroded

Various patches of corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 6 May 2014 130,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges & perished

Slight oil leak

Various patches of corrosion

Fail 6 May 2014 130,652 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre worn on edges & perished

Slight oil leak

Various patches of corrosion

Pass 11 May 2013 126,149 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,051 miles

seats folded down in rear at time of test

surface corrosion to outer and inner sills

Fail 17 Apr 2012 114,051 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

seats folded down in rear at time of test

surface corrosion to outer and inner sills

Pass 11 May 2011 109,776 miles

a lot of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle but none excessive

both rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Fail 27 Apr 2011 109,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

a lot of surface corrosion on underside of vehicle but none excessive

both rear tyres wearing thin on outer edges of tread

nearside front tyre wearing thin on edges of tread

Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Fail 2 Nov 2009 99,810 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn close to wear bars

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

child seats n/s/rear o/s/rear

Pass 2 Nov 2007 82,559 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 74,495 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 132,415 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 132,415 miles

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

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

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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N321 RDL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,450cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 N321 RDL, 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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N321 RDL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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