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N652 CAN

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

210,740 mi
Last recorded210,740 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN652 CAN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 210,740 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 210,610 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support cross member excessively corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier OSF and NSF (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

excessive corrosion to NSF and OSF inner sills but is outside a prescribed area

wipers leave slight smears

Pass 2 Jan 2024 200,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 200,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 8 Jun 2022 200,241 miles

Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2021 196,355 miles

Both sides lower sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 196,347 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Both sides lower sills corroded

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 189,931 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 188,929 miles

Central Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 180,282 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 160,266 miles

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

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2015 150,526 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2014 144,540 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,929 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 136,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 131,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 131,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 120,317 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

undeside corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2011 120,317 miles

undeside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2010 105,968 miles

front and rear pads look to be very close to limits(full inspection advisable)

very large dent to diesel fuel tank(not ruptured)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 105,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

front and rear pads look to be very close to limits(full inspection advisable)

very large dent to diesel fuel tank(not ruptured)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 94,802 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 93,687 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 93,687 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,932 miles

Inner Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 89,888 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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N652 CAN is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N652 CAN, 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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N652 CAN is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N652 CAN shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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