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N385 MVF

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,868 mi
Last recorded148,868 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 MVF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 148,868 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Behind rear wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 147,188 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 145,585 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 145,585 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 145,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 140,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 140,541 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 140,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 138,511 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 137,002 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 133,967 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 133,967 miles

Central Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 131,794 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 128,586 miles

Vehicle underseal protected.

Fail 10 May 2016 128,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle underseal protected.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 122,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 115,796 miles

rear wheel archs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 115,796 miles

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

rear wheel archs corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2012 112,388 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 102,477 miles

Both front brake discs have a large rust ring on outer edge of inner face

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2010 100,799 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 98,242 miles

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Jun 2009 98,242 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake discs have a rust ring on outer edge

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 92,593 miles

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2008 92,589 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs showing corrosion

Pass 9 May 2007 90,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 86,023 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 86,023 miles

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

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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N385 MVF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N385 MVF, 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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N385 MVF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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