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N511 XBR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

211,542 mi
Last recorded211,542 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN511 XBR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 211,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 210,649 miles

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

radiator support corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2025 210,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

radiator support corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2024 205,922 miles

radiator support corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 205,921 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

radiator support corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2023 204,021 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 203,220 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 200,637 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/f and o/s/f inner sill corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2018 199,993 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 11,810 miles

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 11,806 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 181,303 miles

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Fail 9 Jun 2016 181,293 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

UNDERTRAY FITTED

Pass 28 May 2015 174,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2015 174,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 166,987 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front rear discs worn

Fail 4 Mar 2014 166,987 miles

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front rear discs worn

oil leak from rear n/s hub

Pass 22 Jan 2013 160,124 miles

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

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axels

front brake pads not clearly visible

front crossmember slightly corroded

front inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Fail 22 Jan 2013 160,122 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

different size tyres fitted to front and rear axels

front brake pads not clearly visible

front crossmember slightly corroded

front inner sills slightly corroded

n/s/r outer wheel arch corroded

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2012 153,915 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 153,915 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 149,124 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 145,358 miles

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Pass 6 Oct 2009 136,408 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 135,803 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 13,578 miles

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

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

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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N511 XBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N511 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N511 XBR registered?

N511 XBR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N511 XBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N511 XBR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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