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M246 PEP

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,787 mi
Last recorded190,787 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM246 PEP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 190,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under side, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

Fail 22 Jun 2026 190,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle under side, chassis and suspension components coated in underseal

Pass 3 Apr 2025 184,912 miles

All rear suspension components corroded

Chassis corroded

Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 184,908 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All rear suspension components corroded

Chassis corroded

Front Radiator support heavily corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Inner and outer sills heavily corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear most (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner arch heavily corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 183,862 miles

corrosion on front crossmember by radiator

rust forming in places on underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 17 Jun 2023 183,753 miles

corrosion forming on inner sill panels

Pass 14 Jun 2022 182,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 182,529 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2019 170,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tempary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 170,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

tempary fuel cap fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 159,577 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 159,577 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 153,650 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 153,633 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 149,302 miles

Front cross member rusty.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 145,355 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 145,349 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 134,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,785 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 129,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 127,926 miles

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE

Fail 25 Jun 2012 127,926 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

FRONT DISCS RUSTED ON OUTSIDE

Pass 4 Jul 2011 124,399 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 124,399 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 119,275 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)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres different size than rear

Pass 27 Jul 2009 115,283 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 115,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 109,721 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,308 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 97,328 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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M246 PEP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 M246 PEP, 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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M246 PEP is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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