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N546 JEV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

154,292 mi
Last recorded154,292 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 JEV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 154,292 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 154,292 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ALL REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED

Nearside Lower Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2017 148,431 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 May 2017 148,431 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 144,673 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Body has slight corrosion ALL UNDERSIDE FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

SPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE {FLAT}

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 144,673 miles

BATTERY TRAY CORRODED

Body has slight corrosion ALL UNDERSIDE FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

SPARE TYRE DEFECTIVE {FLAT}

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 143,693 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014

Advise exhaust blow

Advise nearside front tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 19 Jul 2014 142,288 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion to inner sills, outer sills, chassis rails, floorpan and inner wheel arches

nearside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 1 Aug 2013 137,387 miles

Advise centre exhaust flexi is badly corroded

Advise engine oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 137,387 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Advise centre exhaust flexi is badly corroded

Advise coolant level is low

Advise engine oil leak

Advise nearside rear light lens is broken

Advise rear exhaust silencer heat shield is insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 115,372 miles

Advise centre exhaust is blowing slightly

Advise high parking brake travel

Fail 4 Aug 2012 115,372 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Advise centre exhaust is blowing slightly

Advise high parking brake travel

Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,533 miles

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

nearside rear light lence slight damage

Fail 30 Jul 2011 126,532 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

nearside rear light lence slight damage

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,905 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 117,905 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 Oct 2008 95,563 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 79,175 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

minor wear suspension exhaust minor deteriation.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,175 miles

minor wear suspension exhaust minor deteriation.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 62,538 miles

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 5 Jan 2006 62,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

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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N546 JEV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 N546 JEV, 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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N546 JEV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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