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M693 TVU

1994 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

115,360 mi
Last recorded115,360 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Mazda Bongo128,058 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM693 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 115,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 112,924 miles

underside and body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,372 miles

underside and body corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2022 108,235 miles

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2021 107,781 miles

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 15 Sep 2020 105,116 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2019 101,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

underside and body has corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,342 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside has corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 94,637 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight underside (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 92,954 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 90,462 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,848 miles

nearside rear axle leacking oil but not affecting brakes

Fail 1 Sep 2014 86,845 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear axle leacking oil but not affecting brakes

Fail 9 Aug 2014 86,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake contaminated by oil leak from axle seal

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,301 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 82,249 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 79,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 77,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 74,353 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 71,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 56,898 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 67,815 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,723 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 25 Jul 2006 55,162 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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M693 TVU is a 1994 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 M693 TVU, 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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What year was M693 TVU registered?

M693 TVU is a 1994 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M693 TVU safe to buy?

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