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N56 MGL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,978 mi
Last recorded211,978 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN56 MGL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 211,978 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 211,973 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 200,453 miles

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Rear seat belt (5.2.2a)

Tyre profiles front - rear different

Fail 23 Jul 2016 200,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Headlamp beam patterns weak

Nearside rear axle shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Rear seat belt (5.2.2a)

Tyre profiles front - rear different

Pass 24 Jul 2015 189,194 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 189,194 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 177,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 177,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 164,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 151,875 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 137,807 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 122,957 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 108,365 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 108,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 94,013 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 78,615 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 78,615 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 66,575 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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N56 MGL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N56 MGL, 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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N56 MGL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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