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M187 PDV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

216,884 mi
Last recorded216,884 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM187 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2012 216,884 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 216,884 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 193,981 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 193,981 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 172,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 148,372 miles

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

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

advise both track rod end rubber covers are spliting

Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,152 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 31 Oct 2007 127,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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M187 PDV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M187 PDV, 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 M187 PDV registered?

M187 PDV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 24 April 1995.

Is M187 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M187 PDV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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