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M574 OFX

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

185,341 mi
Last recorded185,341 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM574 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 185,341 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 185,339 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill middle and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 183,960 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill rusty several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 180,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Rear sill repaired and covered in filler

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 2 Jul 2020 180,202 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Rear sill repaired and covered in filler

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 179,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill corroded holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill repaired covered in filler

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 173,062 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills, wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 173,061 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills, wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 171,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre flat

Fail 3 Apr 2018 171,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre flat

Pass 18 Feb 2017 162,396 miles

damane to nearside rear light cluster

engine oil leak

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 15 Feb 2017 162,396 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure anti roll bar D bush mounting broke (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damane to nearside rear light cluster

engine oil leak

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,220 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,220 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 138,527 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 May 2014 136,589 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 136,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2013 133,774 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 132,039 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2011 129,038 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 126,194 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2009 116,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 107,466 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,100 miles

both front tyres are worn on the edges

front cross member is starting too corroide

o/s/r tyre valve is perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2006 69,208 miles

bonnet stay is broken

both front tyres are worn unevenly

both rear tyres are cracking in between the tread and the side wall

engine is leaking oil

n/s engine mounting area is quite rusty

n/s/r seat has been removed

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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M574 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 M574 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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M574 OFX is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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