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N384 VLJ

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,941 mi
Last recorded233,941 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN384 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2019 233,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch liner and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch liner to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill repair plate breaking away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing repair plate broken away (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch liner and wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch liner to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, inner sill and sill end panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working lens also damaged (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage feed pipe joint to pump (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective deflated ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 216,537 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 213,213 miles

both rear tyres worn low

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

corrosion to underbody

Fail 31 Aug 2017 213,213 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seat belts

corrosion to underbody

Pass 29 Sep 2016 206,921 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 206,921 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 193,005 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 192,867 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 179,898 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 179,649 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

corrosion to underside of vehicle

poor beam pattern o/s h/lamp

rear brake pads getting low

two child seats fitted to rear

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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N384 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N384 VLJ, 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 N384 VLJ registered?

N384 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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