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N377 BRC

1995 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

113,867 mi
Last recorded113,867 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN377 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 113,867 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 113,692 miles

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle body corroded

Fail 12 May 2025 113,690 miles

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

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

Front Sub frame corroded

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

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Vehicle body corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 112,559 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Underside of vehicle heavily corroded and patch welded

Vehicle body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 112,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmemebr/chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Outer body sill covers fitted restricting full inspention

Underside of vehicle corroded and patch welded

Vehicle body corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 109,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 106,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm rear mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm front mounting. ( Out rigger ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 105,067 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 101,863 miles

Front Both outer sills have covers on so full inspection impossible

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 101,755 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sill have covers on so full inspection impossible

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 98,747 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 98,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in n\s\frt wheel arch , inner wing corroded and holed within 12" of top suspension strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member that towbar is mounted to holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 94,242 miles

Front both other sill have covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills corroded badly body kit fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 94,178 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lamp intensity is far lower than n\s lamp (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both other sill have covers fitted

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both outer sills covered

Fail 5 Sep 2016 88,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Outer sill covers fitted - full inspection of sills not posible

Pass 11 Sep 2015 79,629 miles

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 11 Sep 2015 79,629 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,245 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 168,121 miles

Oil leak

bodykit fitted

extensive welded repairs

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2013

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bodykit fitted

extensive welded repairs

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 7 Jun 2013 166,613 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 159,683 miles

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

Handbrake travel is high

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 159,683 miles

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

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

Handbrake travel is high

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2011 155,700 miles

nearside inner cv boot leaking

water leak on pipe to rear heater

Fail 3 Jun 2011 155,700 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

nearside inner cv boot leaking

water leak on pipe to rear heater

Fail 6 Aug 2010 154,367 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 154,367 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 152,567 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs are slightly coroded on the outer edge

Fail 12 May 2009 149,368 miles

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

rear brake pads appear to be getting down

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 12 May 2009 149,368 miles

rear brake pads appear to be getting down

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 6 May 2008 141,256 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 21 Sep 2006 124,639 miles

off side wiper split at ends

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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N377 BRC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 N377 BRC, 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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N377 BRC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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