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N513 XOD

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

285,719 mi
Last recorded285,719 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 XOD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 285,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 285,681 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel arch / footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut top mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 281,321 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 279,669 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 279,651 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 278,138 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 273,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 268,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 264,855 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 264,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 256,202 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 256,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 252,881 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Fail 14 Mar 2017 252,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil axle seal leaking have cleaned surfaces attention is required (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake has a slight bind

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 240,588 miles

corrosion out side prescribed areas

Fail 26 Jan 2016 240,584 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.2.C.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to outer arch completely detached also inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill and quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported added cable battery to battery also fouling on wiper linkage (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported main wiring harness (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill out rigger front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced and insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

coolant leak from water pump

fan belts loose

general corrosion and wear to under side of vehicle and suspension components

radiator mounts corroded away

Pass 31 Jan 2015 234,270 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2015 234,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 234,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2012 225,422 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

inspection of repaired structual areas not fully possible due to heavy paint/under coating used.

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Fail 24 Apr 2012 225,291 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

corrosion to nearside rear cross member

surface corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch

Pass 28 Apr 2011 206,751 miles

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

surface corrosion to offside outer wheel arch

Fail 27 Apr 2011 206,751 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

surface corrosion to offside outer wheel arch

Pass 28 Apr 2010 192,243 miles

Nearside rear chassis rail has corrosion but not in prescribed area.

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 192,243 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear chassis rail has corrosion but not in prescribed area.

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 173,510 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 173,510 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 156,410 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 136,121 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 118,111 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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N513 XOD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N513 XOD, 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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N513 XOD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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