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M188 TNP

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

204,397 mi
Last recorded204,397 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM188 TNP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 204,397 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 191,623 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner sill is severely corroded and showing holes but overall strength is not reduced due to chassis

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner sill is severely corroded and showing holes but overall strength is not reduced due to chassis

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of body is showing corrosion but overall strength not reduced

various repairs by means of welding

Pass 9 Feb 2024 189,065 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

various repair patches by means of welding

Pass 21 Jun 2022 188,357 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

age related corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension components

corrosion to some pipework

underside of vehicle body has numerous repairs by means of welding

Pass 30 Nov 2020 174,676 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 174,580 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SIL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL PANEL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 173,983 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner drain hole slightly enlarged due to corrosion

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

various repair patches to underside of vehicle by means of welding

Fail 15 Oct 2019 173,980 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner drain hole slightly enlarged due to corrosion

Offside Inner sill corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

suspension components corroded

various repair patches to underside of vehicle by means of welding

Pass 24 Oct 2018 173,112 miles

Inner sills corroded

Offside Front inner sill has a hole appearing (not in a pescribed area)

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn by hand

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

suspension corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 172,256 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 172,254 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 171,688 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

Fail 29 Sep 2016 171,688 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2015 170,163 miles

General corrosion of rear suspension components

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 168,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall, not exposing cords

Fail 26 Sep 2014 168,027 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)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre has a cut to sidewall, not exposing cords

Pass 11 Oct 2013 165,443 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 165,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 160,952 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 155,197 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 155,197 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 149,713 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 149,258 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 149,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 139,357 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 139,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 132,886 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 132,886 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 117,740 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 117,736 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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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M188 TNP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 M188 TNP, 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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M188 TNP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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