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N98 MRL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

167,670 mi
Last recorded167,670 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 MRL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 167,670 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 166,438 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 166,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 160,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underbody undersealed unable to fully assess condition of underbody and associated components.

Fail 25 Mar 2024 160,740 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underbody undersealed unable to fully assess condition of underbody and associated components.

Pass 13 Apr 2023 158,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all visible brake pipes are covered in wax oil

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Fail 13 Apr 2023 158,736 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all visible brake pipes are covered in wax oil

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle has been wax oiled

Pass 11 Apr 2022 157,293 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under battery (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

spare wheel missing

underside of vehicle wax oiled

Pass 16 Apr 2021 155,754 miles

Offside Front headlamp lens slightly deteriated

Fail 26 Oct 2020 155,148 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 141,045 miles

light corrosion under vehicle not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Mar 2018 140,329 miles

n/s front bumper support corroded and disconected

n/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s rear inner wheel above chassis rail corroded and holed

o/s and n/s outer sills been filed

o/s and n/s rear cross member corroded and holed behind bumper

o/s front valence behind bumper corroded and holed

o/s rear chassis corroded but not yet considered excessive

o/s rear inner wheel arch been filed

Fail 12 Mar 2018 140,329 miles

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

n/s front bumper support corroded and disconected

n/s inner wheel arch corroded and holed

n/s rear inner wheel above chassis rail corroded and holed

o/s and n/s outer sills been filed

o/s and n/s rear cross member corroded and holed behind bumper

o/s front valence behind bumper corroded and holed

o/s rear chassis corroded but not yet considered excessive

o/s rear inner wheel arch been filed

Pass 20 Mar 2017 127,741 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,478 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front inner sills , nearside inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 105,148 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear quarters have extensive corrosion and are badly holed

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer wheel arches have extensive corrosion under plastic covers

Pass 21 Sep 2012 105,138 miles

Both inner sills corroded not within 30cm of mounting

Nearside rear quarter badly corroded and hole not within 30cm of mountings

Offside rear quarter badly corroded and hole not within 30cm of mountings

rear cross member corroded not within 30cm of mountings

Pass 21 Sep 2011 103,761 miles

Corrosion at Offside rear near seat and seatbelt mounting rear seats and seatbelts removed to pass MOT

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,150 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 102,290 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 100,197 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s /f o/s /f n/s/r tyres cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 100,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s /f o/s /f n/s/r tyres cracked

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2008 97,748 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 81,986 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,261 miles

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

o/s inner sills coverd with under seal

Fail 14 Sep 2006 81,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

o/s/r body under sealed

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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N98 MRL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 N98 MRL, 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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N98 MRL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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