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M383 CTR

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,061 mi
Last recorded168,061 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM383 CTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 168,061 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2017 162,673 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 162,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Central Front Body has slight corrosion radiator mount (6.1.B.2)

Central Front Oil leak engine and transmission ()

Front Coolant leak front and middle pipe ()

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2016 154,895 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 148,809 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion o/s and n/s inner sills

Fail 18 Jun 2014 148,517 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on chassis / members and panels

corrosion on offside rear wheel and sill

nearside wiper blade split

play in rear axle roll bar bushes

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 26 Apr 2013 142,859 miles

coolant leak above steering rack

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded under head lamp

Fail 22 Apr 2013 142,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

coolant leak above steering rack

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded under head lamp

Pass 17 Apr 2012 134,805 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 126,774 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 118,245 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,441 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 103,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 98,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 92,415 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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M383 CTR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 146,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M383 CTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M383 CTR registered?

M383 CTR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M383 CTR safe to buy?

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