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OUI 7789

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 7789
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 75,192 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front cross beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear wheel arches corroded and covered in tape

gearbox oil leak

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Fail 2 Sep 2017 75,162 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rigger (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross beam (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to outer sill and floor area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross beam (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in and around prescribed areas

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 68,196 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2015 68,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow and tail pipe missing (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/70/15c (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/65/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear tyres different size

gearbox oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 55,378 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 55,378 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,498 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,962 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Fail 13 Jun 2012 39,962 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

different size tyres fitted front to rear

o/s/r tyre getting low on edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,939 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2011 37,587 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

n/s/r tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2010 34,266 miles

different size tyres fitted front to rear

front brake pads getting low

inner face of o/s/f brake disc pitted

Fail 21 May 2009 32,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,135 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 May 2008 29,993 miles

215/65/15 tyres on rear, 195/70/15c tyres on front

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 6 May 2008 29,993 miles

215/65/15 tyres on rear, 195/70/15c tyres on front

front brake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,447 miles

215/65/15 tyres rear, 195/70/15 tyres on front

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2007 21,434 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

215/65/15 tyres fitted on rear, 195/70/15 tyres fitted to front

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

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

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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OUI 7789 is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 OUI 7789, 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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OUI 7789 is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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