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L80 TMS

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

112,251 mi
Last recorded112,251 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 TMS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 112,251 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various previous welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 112,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both batteries (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near spring top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal various previous welding repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,385 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 110,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 108,332 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 106,999 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 104,547 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,441 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 103,438 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 102,972 miles

general under body corrosion

Fail 27 Jun 2018 102,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 102,099 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 102,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 106,203 miles

Front tyres worn on edge and close to legal limit

General corrosion to rear wheel arches + n/s outer sill + at various places on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2016 106,203 miles

Front tyres worn on edge and close to legal limit

General corrosion to rear wheel arches + n/s outer sill + at various places on underside of vehicle

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 23 May 2016 100,744 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s rear chassis behind wheel and at bottom near shocker (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald on edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to both inner sills at centre and front

general corrosion to vehicle underside

outer sill at n/s corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,372 miles

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

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to rear cross member

front lower arm rear mount area corroded both sides

rear floorpans/box section area corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 May 2015 94,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Corrosion to rear floor pan+ box sections in area of rear suspension

Rear wheel arches corroded

n/s + o/s front box sections adjacent to suspension arms rear mounts corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 87,329 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,858 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 84,858 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,263 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,263 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 78,761 miles

vehicle has a slight water leak from heater hoses

Pass 21 Jun 2010 77,997 miles

spare tyre low on air presure

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,278 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 68,271 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 66,449 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 62,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,143 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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L80 TMS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 135,909 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 L80 TMS, 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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L80 TMS is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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