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N554 UCG

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

239,301 mi
Last recorded239,301 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN554 UCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 239,301 miles

both front inner sills corroded

weak headlight pattern nearside

Fail 28 Mar 2014 239,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front inner sills corroded

weak headlight pattern nearside

Pass 27 Mar 2013 227,018 miles

rear exhaust system corroded asnd leaking/front antiroll bar links worn/rear wheel arches and sills corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 227,018 miles

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

rear exhaust system corroded asnd leaking/front antiroll bar links worn/rear wheel arches and sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2012 215,554 miles

front anti roll bar links worn/rear wheel arches corroded/rear tyre treads low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 215,554 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front anti roll bar links worn/rear wheel arches corroded/rear tyre treads low

Pass 24 Mar 2011 203,178 miles

wipers smearing screen/rear wheel arches corroded/front antiroll bar links worn/rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Mar 2010 188,079 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside upper and lower antiroll bar linkage joints dusct covers deteriated

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel which indicates the system requires attention/adjustment

Fail 27 Mar 2010 188,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside and nearside upper and lower antiroll bar linkage joints dusct covers deteriated

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel which indicates the system requires attention/adjustment

Pass 31 Mar 2009 173,713 miles

wipers meary/offside split on end

Fail 31 Mar 2009 173,713 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers meary/offside split on end

Pass 15 Mar 2008 153,345 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 125,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 100,727 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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N554 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N554 UCG, 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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N554 UCG is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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