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N517 AAO

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,134 mi
Last recorded139,134 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 AAO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 139,134 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2014 139,062 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

center rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Fail 30 Oct 2014 139,062 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

center rear exhaust joint has slight blow

Pass 1 Nov 2013 131,076 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

both front shockers damp

Fail 25 Oct 2013 131,076 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front shockers damp

Fail 22 Oct 2012 118,676 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 118,676 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,394 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED D/S MIDDLE AND N/S/R

RADIATOR WATER LEVEL VERY LOW

Fail 28 Sep 2011 107,394 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

CHILD SEAT FITTED D/S MIDDLE AND N/S/R

RADIATOR WATER LEVEL VERY LOW

Pass 26 Oct 2010 98,641 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 16 Jan 2010 92,784 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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N517 AAO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N517 AAO, 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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What year was N517 AAO registered?

N517 AAO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N517 AAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 AAO shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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