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N678 DUK

1995 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,054 mi
Last recorded111,054 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN678 DUK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 111,054 miles

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 110,637 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 109,822 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 109,813 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated leaking oil from shaft (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides splitting at edges (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 104,751 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bearing mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bearing mount splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 103,309 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mounts rusting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner sill rusted small hole

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer rusted and very minor blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 103,180 miles

Offside Rear hub seal seeping

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 11 Mar 2020 102,909 miles

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Rear silencer rusting

Fail 11 Mar 2020 102,909 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Rear silencer rusting

Pass 5 Apr 2019 102,424 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 99,656 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Various electrical wiring is damaged in the engine bay and under the vehicle (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Driveshaft oil seal is leaking, but it has not contaminated the brake disc or pads at this stage

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake warning lamp does not operate when the parking brake is applied

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2018 99,656 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short Various electrical wiring is damaged in the engine bay and under the vehicle (1.9.2b)

Offside Rear Driveshaft oil seal is leaking, but it has not contaminated the brake disc or pads at this stage

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake warning lamp does not operate when the parking brake is applied

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,086 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perished and have raised tread sections

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres are perished and have raised tread sections

Pass 17 Mar 2016 92,805 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 87,857 miles

Oil leak

vehicle has different size tyres fitted front to rear in axle pairs

Fail 7 Apr 2015 87,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

vehicle has different size tyres fitted front to rear in axle pairs

Pass 19 Dec 2013 77,937 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Dec 2013 77,934 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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N678 DUK is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 N678 DUK, 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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N678 DUK is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 August 1995.

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