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M162 ECL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,914 mi
Last recorded221,914 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM162 ECL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 May 2014 221,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2014 221,914 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 214,719 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 214,719 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 194,009 miles

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

O/S/R fog lamp taped up with red tape

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 175,889 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2009 161,508 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 161,508 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 134,202 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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M162 ECL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M162 ECL, 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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What year was M162 ECL registered?

M162 ECL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M162 ECL safe to buy?

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