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M131 SMV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,649 mi
Last recorded136,649 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM131 SMV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 136,649 miles

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

osf wheel slightly binding

Pass 23 Sep 2011 136,206 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 136,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 124,615 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 103,396 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,401 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 84,748 miles

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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M131 SMV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 M131 SMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M131 SMV registered?

M131 SMV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 July 1995.

Is M131 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M131 SMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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