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M233 PDV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

195,708 mi
Last recorded195,708 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 PDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 195,708 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 195,566 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 190,738 miles

Advise all brakes hoses correded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 190,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine emission fail (7.4.B.3b)

Advise all brakes hoses correded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 188,977 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2014 188,452 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2013 188,630 miles

Oil leak

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2013 188,609 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 188,186 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 188,175 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 186,794 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Oct 2010 179,662 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 179,662 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 May 2009 141,653 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 141,587 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 141,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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M233 PDV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 M233 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 M233 PDV registered?

M233 PDV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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