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N530 PFB

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,437 mi
Last recorded120,437 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 PFB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 120,437 miles

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has corrosion.

Fail 15 May 2019 120,329 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stabilizer bars both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

body has corrosion.

Pass 18 May 2018 112,452 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 112,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2017 106,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front exhaust corroded.

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

Fail 11 May 2017 106,661 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front exhaust corroded.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 20 May 2016 102,529 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides perrished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 98,279 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 94,752 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and flexi hose worn.

Fail 9 Jun 2014 94,752 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded and flexi hose worn.

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 92,246 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,084 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 86,050 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to rear crossmember

light scratches on front windscreen

nearside outer sill dented and filled

nearside rear hub seal leaking

steering wheel outer case seperated from frame

Fail 1 Feb 2012 86,050 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear crossmember

light scratches on front windscreen

nearside outer sill dented and filled

nearside rear hub seal leaking

steering wheel outer case seperated from frame

Pass 26 Jan 2011 81,071 miles

near side rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

near side rear seat has child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 73,864 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 64,628 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 64,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 60,999 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 60,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 59,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 59,673 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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N530 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N530 PFB, 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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N530 PFB is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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