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N463 MVF

1995 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

212,228 mi
Last recorded212,228 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN463 MVF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 212,228 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test no rear seats fitted ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2025 209,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 209,151 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust system has visible repair

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

several areas of chassis and components covered in underseal

Pass 28 Jul 2023 209,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system area of repair

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 209,071 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust system area of repair

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive several areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 209,047 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked in yellow x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chalked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill +arch chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis and arch chalked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 209,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 207,747 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Rear Fog lamp discoloured

Front Suspension has surface rust

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension has surface rust

Fail 18 Mar 2022 207,708 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension rusty

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fog lamp discoloured

Rear Suspension rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2021 205,615 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES, pattern faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle corroding in places

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Jan 2021 205,612 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES, pattern faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle corroding in places

Pass 6 Jun 2019 203,844 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 202,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 202,730 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 198,419 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 198,316 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) play in lower universal joint (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2016 191,903 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 182,367 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 182,229 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 173,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Reverse Light Inop

Unable to visually inspect the brake pads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 173,252 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Reverse Light Inop

Unable to visually inspect the brake pads

Pass 20 May 2013 162,376 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2012 145,176 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 145,176 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 May 2011 132,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2011 132,703 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 118,642 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 118,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 106,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,001 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,719 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 64,719 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,824 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 70,191 miles

Wipers clash when used and nearside blade only just clears screen.Front tyres slight uneven wear and different size to rears.Light surface corrosion on rear axle and both front wishbones.Exhaust lightly corroded.

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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N463 MVF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N463 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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N463 MVF is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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