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HFZ 7955

1996 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

215,532 mi
Last recorded215,532 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Bongo133,482 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFZ 7955
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 215,532 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 24 Apr 2025 215,207 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Pass 16 May 2024 207,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 207,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 207,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability inner rear bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind wheel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 207,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded near bumper mounts not within prescribed area

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper spring top mount area corroded

Offside Front inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack dampness (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear diff seal has dampness

Offside Rear inner wheel arch excessively corroded near bumper mounts not within prescribed area

Offside central inner sill excessively corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside outer sill corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 205,926 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 204,095 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 204,031 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 201,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyresare wearing on outer edges

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2021 201,393 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated rear axle hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated rear axle hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

engine has a oil leak

gearbox has a oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2019 189,741 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs are pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front cross member is corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2019 189,741 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated with rear axle oil (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear brake discs are pitted

corrosion on components on under side of vehicle

front cross member is corroded

gearbox has a oil leak

offside front inner wheel arch is corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2019 186,249 miles

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

Fail 24 Dec 2018 186,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability drop link (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 182,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.60.16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arm and trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.60.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arm and trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 182,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area marked in white (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 215.60.16 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area marked in white (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.60.16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arm and trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215.60.16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper arm and trailing arm (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 170,182 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces very poor condition advise they be changed (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear half shaft end seal leaking but not contaminated braking system

Oil leak Engine and Gearbox ()

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 170,162 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces very poor condition advise they be changed (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear half shaft end seal leaking but not contaminated braking system

Oil leak Engine and Gearbox ()

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 162,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 162,607 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 153,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top suspension mounting rubbers cracking/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Jun 2014 153,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top suspension mounting rubbers cracking/general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2013 144,860 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper split on ends

Pass 18 Jun 2012 135,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Jun 2011 124,031 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 2 Jul 2010 107,704 miles

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

general rusting on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2009 89,167 miles

offside rear tyre worn inside tread

Pass 4 Jul 2008 74,666 miles

nearside front link rod top gaiter split

Fail 30 Jun 2008 74,621 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

nearside front link rod top gaiter split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 66,277 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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HFZ 7955 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 133,482 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 HFZ 7955, 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 30 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HFZ 7955 is a 1996 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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