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M233 XOU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

221,998 mi
Last recorded221,998 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM233 XOU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2023 221,998 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 220,276 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 220,276 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 214,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 214,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 210,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear under quarter corroded

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

Offside Front under step corroded

Offside Rear under rear quarter corroded

Rear tailgate starting to corrode

Fail 12 Jun 2020 210,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under step/outrigger/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under arch/inner wing/seat mount area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front under step corroded

Nearside Rear under quarter corroded

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

Offside Front under step corroded

Offside Rear under rear quarter corroded

Rear tailgate starting to corrode

Pass 3 May 2019 204,458 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 204,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 196,194 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has slight play column (2.1.5)

oil leak

rear cross member starting to corrode

Fail 21 Apr 2018 196,194 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Electrical wiring insecure under vehicle (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam electrical short (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam electrical short (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch/inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill back/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front under steps starting to corrode

Nearside Rear under arch/inner wing starting to corrode

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Oil leak ()

Rear cross member starting to corrode

Pass 8 Apr 2017 174,829 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front anti roll bar has slight play in link

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 174,829 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front anti roll bar has slight play in link

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

Pass 3 May 2016 155,010 miles

LEISURE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Fail 22 Apr 2016 155,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

LEISURE BATTERY IS INSECURE

Pass 17 Apr 2015 136,421 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 136,101 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2014 117,514 miles

Exhaust deteriated

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2013 94,359 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 94,359 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 75,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 75,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 XOU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 M233 XOU, 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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M233 XOU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 June 1995.

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