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N542 JCR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,805 mi
Last recorded141,805 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2016 141,805 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in several places (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

body panels chassis steering and suspension components are all corroding

both rear shocker are corroded

exhaust is badly corroding but not blowing

oil leaks

slight leak at power steering rack

some steering and suspension bushes are deteriorating

Fail 24 May 2016 141,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front chassis cross member showing signs of corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber covers corroded

oil leak

underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2014 139,108 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 135,285 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,280 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 132,082 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 123,051 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 110,723 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 90,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 86,002 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 85,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 76,411 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 76,316 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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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N542 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N542 JCR, 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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N542 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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