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N952 RGD

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

259,975 mi
Last recorded259,975 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN952 RGD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 259,975 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 259,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front / centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (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))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear shaft rear u j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 255,787 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear cross member corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 26 Jul 2024 246,324 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 246,821 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front / cenrtre under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired centre / rear chassis rail out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill badly in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both rear inner flitches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety power steering (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors, chassis rails, under sills, outer sills, inner flitches and cross members (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 230,847 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both fuse boxes next to offside battery insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray/carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 230,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Both fuse boxes next to offside battery insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery tray/carrier corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 222,830 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 222,813 miles

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

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

o/s inner & outer sill corroded in places

Pass 5 Jun 2019 216,901 miles

undersealed underneath

Pass 29 Jun 2018 210,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 210,645 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 202,957 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 8 Jun 2017 202,567 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Front X member corroded rad held in by front bumper STRONGLY ADVISE EARLY REPAIR

Pass 1 Jul 2016 192,589 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jun 2016 192,589 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2015 182,376 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 170,318 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2014 170,318 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2013 151,613 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2013 150,969 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

coolant leak around engine block

front crossmember slightly corroded

keep wear on n/s front tyre under observation

Pass 4 Jul 2012 134,376 miles

front bottom ball joints are worn & only meet requirements they should be replaced now

slight bind in rear brakes

Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,920 miles

Both o/s and n/s track rod ends, dust covers split.

Both o/s/f and n/s/f lower ball joint dust covers split.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 106,142 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 106,142 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 19 May 2010 105,198 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 May 2010 105,198 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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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N952 RGD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 N952 RGD, 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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N952 RGD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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