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N35 XBR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2480cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

209,879 mi
Last recorded209,879 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN35 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,480cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2019 209,879 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (all around, filler been covering) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

all suspension components corroded

front brake discs corroded

front crossmember looks poorly fitted/welded

handbrake getting 16% requires adjustment/repair

o/s/r tyre cracking

slight dampness on power steering rack and numerous hoses

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

steering wheel off set (found during brake test)

tow bar corroded

unable to fully test wheel bearings etc fully due to 4 wheel drive system

underside heavily undersealed with signs of filler (white) in areas, holes in sills and other non structural areas

Pass 16 Oct 2017 207,289 miles

advise repairs to o/side & n/side outer & inner sills covered with bodysealer

Fail 12 Oct 2017 207,289 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 206,946 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger & inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside low readings (3.7.C.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 202,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

body undersealed underneath front to rear body, sills etc

n/s/f tyre wearing inner & outer tread

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Oct 2014 199,723 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 195,747 miles

very very ruety under car

Fail 8 Oct 2013 195,707 miles

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

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

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

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

very very ruety under car

Pass 3 Oct 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2012

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 182,445 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 182,445 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 172,261 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 164,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 150,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 150,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 133,083 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 133,080 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

advise both front tyres cut in outer walls

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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N35 XBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,480cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N35 XBR, 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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N35 XBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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