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M549 RTX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,431 mi
Last recorded151,431 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM549 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2016 151,431 miles

Emissions not tested due to bad engine oil leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s + n/s rear inner and outer arches corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/f inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

play o/s/f anti roll link

Pass 21 Apr 2015 146,615 miles

corrosion to vehicles structure

o/s outer sill and under sill corroded

o/s/f anti roll link play

rear number plate deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 139,562 miles

n/s/f anti roll link play

Pass 17 Apr 2013 136,279 miles

n/s/f brake slight bind

surface corosion to vehicles structure

Fail 17 Apr 2013 136,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f brake slight bind

surface corosion to vehicles structure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 129,804 miles

general corosion to vehicles structure

n/s wiper worn

n/s/f anti roll link dust covers deteriating

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 127,386 miles

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

exhaust heavily corroded

general structural corrossion

n/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 12 Apr 2011 127,386 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

exhaust heavily corroded

general structural corrossion

n/s wiper slightly worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 124,570 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen scratched

Pass 1 Apr 2009 119,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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M549 RTX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M549 RTX, 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 M549 RTX registered?

M549 RTX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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