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M545 URD

1994 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

188,900 mi
Last recorded188,900 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Mazda Bongo128,058 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM545 URD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 188,900 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced corrosion to nearside rear chassis rail ( chassis is bulging and starting to split )

Engine and gearbox have various fluid leaks.

Front axle leaking from a driveshaft seal.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside front tyre worn badly on outer shoulder areas.

Pass 23 May 2014 180,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front inner sills corroded

nearside tail light lens damaged

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 14 May 2014 180,243 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Bad corrosion in places at nearside rear chassis rail / inner wheel arch.

Corrosion ( holes ) to offside and nearside front inner sill sections.

Front axle appears to be leaking at the nearside.

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front anti-roll bar link ball joint dust covers are perishing.

Offside rear chassis rail has advanced corrosion. ( nearing limits )

Pass 21 May 2013 171,033 miles

both front inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed areas

Fail 20 May 2013 171,028 miles

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

bothy front inner sill corroried and holed out side prescribe erea

Pass 14 May 2012 162,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated ( in contact with mounting)

Fail 14 May 2012 162,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nearside rear lamp unit damaged

offside front wiper blade torn

offside rear trailing arm front bush deteriorated ( in contact with mounting)

offside rear tyre tread low

Pass 23 May 2011 151,326 miles

Air con belt missing.

both rear axle bump stops missing.

near side and off side inner front sills corroded.

near side front outer cv gaiter slightly loose.

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

near side rear lamp unit damaged.

trailing arm bushes deterioring, both sides.

Fail 18 May 2011 151,324 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Air con belt missing.

both rear axle bump stops missing.

near side and off side inner front sills corroded.

near side front outer cv gaiter slightly loose.

near side front outer tyre wall damaged

near side rear lamp unit damaged.

trailing arm bushes deterioring, both sides.

Pass 21 May 2010 142,681 miles

corrosion to offside & nearside front inner sills & adjacent to offside rear bumpstop

oil leak from gearbox

rear axle top link bushes deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Fail 14 May 2010 142,681 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside & nearside front inner sills & adjacent to offside rear bumpstop

exhaust centre section in poor condition & leaking

oil leak from gearbox

rear axle top link bushes deteriorated

rear bump stops missing

Pass 24 Apr 2009 138,402 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 138,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 132,509 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 129,253 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 129,253 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 May 2006 123,350 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 123,350 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2005 117,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor 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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M545 URD is a 1994 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1994 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 128,058 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 M545 URD, 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 32 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M545 URD is a 1994 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1994.

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