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N688 DVM

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

185,827 mi
Last recorded185,827 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN688 DVM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 185,827 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 185,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 184,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 183,286 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 179,377 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underside very corroded, previously repaired and undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive bad gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 173,361 miles

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes slight play

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

slight surface corrosion all rear chassis

welding rear done to minimum standards

Fail 27 Jul 2019 173,346 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury front cross member (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired top of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes slight play

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

slight surface corrosion all rear chassis

Fail 1 May 2019 173,324 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (rad) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (rad) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing at front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (at top) chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing seat behind drivers seat wrong way (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at rear of wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear wheel arches corroded both sides

previous welding requirements only just met

Pass 3 May 2018 166,851 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 2 May 2018 166,846 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 163,834 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

vehicle heavely under sealed

wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 163,829 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding 40kg (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front cross member (2.4.A.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

under tray fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2017 163,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 154,440 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 145,756 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,056 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 139,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 31,375 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 125,561 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 125,561 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 123,635 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 123,635 miles

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

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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N688 DVM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N688 DVM, 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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N688 DVM is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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