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M557 OFX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

219,188 mi
Last recorded219,188 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 219,188 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

chips on screen

front brake discs worn & pads low

o/s headlamp damp

oil leaks

rust, corrosion & welded patches in various places

steering rack damp

Pass 19 May 2017 215,029 miles

oil leaks ( engine & gearbox)

rear tyres perished & cracked

rust, corrosion & welded patches

small chips on windscreen

steering rack wet

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 11 May 2017 215,027 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks ( engine & gearbox)

rear tyres perished & cracked

rust, corrosion & welded patches

small chips on windscreen

steering rack wet

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 208,098 miles

inner sills, outer sills & arches corroded

rear rear seats folded away

rust patches

Pass 1 Jun 2015 203,467 miles

n/s wiper smearing screen

oil leaks

rack damp

Pass 14 Apr 2014 189,842 miles

chips on screen

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Fail 14 Apr 2014 189,842 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

chips on screen

oil leaks

rust patches

slight play in front antiroll bar links

Pass 27 Mar 2013 178,119 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front panel damage

Fail 27 Mar 2013 178,119 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front panel damage

Pass 12 Mar 2012 173,186 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 173,057 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 167,331 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs worn

Fail 15 Mar 2011 169,322 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front wishbone rear bushs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 163,735 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 163,735 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 159,349 miles

both front wishbone rear bushs worn

Fail 31 Mar 2009 159,344 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 149,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low.

general corrosion underneath vehicle.

oil leak.

unable to check 3 rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2008 149,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low.

general corrosion underneath vehicle.

oil leak.

slight play both front anti roll bar bushes.

unable to check 3 rear seatbelts due to child seats being fitted.

Pass 7 Mar 2007 136,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads worn low

Fail 7 Mar 2007 136,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 14 Feb 2006 120,472 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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M557 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green 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 M557 OFX, 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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M557 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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