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N557 OAE

1995 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

242,261 mi
Last recorded242,261 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 OAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 242,261 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 242,261 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 233,115 miles

underbody rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2017 221,724 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2017 221,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Front 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 20 Jul 2016 210,998 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 210,554 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch/quarter panel (5.2.6)

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 Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 198,807 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 198,807 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 184,498 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 184,213 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 170,986 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 170,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 158,367 miles

Front brake discs rusty/worn

Nearsidde & offside outer sills rusty

Nearside & offside floor to sills rusty

Nearside & offside front out riggers rusty

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Rear 'x' member rusty

Wiper blades split

Pass 24 Jun 2011 147,074 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2011 146,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar links dust covers split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 135,003 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 122,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 93,355 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,140 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 78,058 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N557 OAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 N557 OAE, 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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N557 OAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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