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N486 MAF

1995 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,177 mi
Last recorded158,177 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN486 MAF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2016 158,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 238,790 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

nearside rear hub oil seal leaking

offside wiper blade split

rear prop shaft uj joint worn

under side of vehicle rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2015 237,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hand brake lever slightly high

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear axel oil seal leaking

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine coolent pipes corroded

offside wiper blade split

prop shaft uj joint worn

Pass 22 Jul 2014 225,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 213,218 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 213,214 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 201,282 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 201,844 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 194,588 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 187,659 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 187,616 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 169,972 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2009 169,841 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 147,299 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jun 2008 147,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 132,751 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 132,751 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 110,846 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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N486 MAF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc 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 N486 MAF, 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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N486 MAF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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