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M146 RFO

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,808 mi
Last recorded126,808 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM146 RFO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 126,808 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 119,936 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,509 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 107,723 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 103,309 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 99,654 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,889 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 104,498 miles

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

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

all tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 10 Dec 2016 103,010 miles

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 3 Dec 2016 102,811 miles

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

Engine covers / under trays fitted obscuring view to some components

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2015 96,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 21 Nov 2015 96,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 94,975 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 94,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,812 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 92,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 88,783 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 85,396 miles

Aux Belt Very loose

Pass 11 Dec 2010 83,556 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 83,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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M146 RFO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M146 RFO, 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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M146 RFO is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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