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N700 JHC

1995 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

196,829 mi
Last recorded196,829 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN700 JHC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 196,829 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 193,327 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 190,875 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 190,874 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Arch 2 areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 189,264 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 189,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 187,362 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 184,658 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 184,621 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both inner and outer sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

battery tray corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2018 177,660 miles

slight corrosion at rear of sills

Pass 9 Oct 2017 172,665 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 172,665 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 169,800 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 169,800 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion lower inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 163,382 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 163,362 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 158,375 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 150,401 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 137,016 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 136,188 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres on limit require urgent attention/slight wear in n/s/f link arm/ brake pipes covered in plastic/ slight wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2011 136,188 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres on limit require urgent attention/slight wear in n/s/f link arm/ brake pipes covered in plastic/ slight wear in o/s/f bottom ball joint

Pass 26 Jun 2010 120,890 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 106,791 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 96,516 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 70,236 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 57,077 miles

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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N700 JHC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 N700 JHC, 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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N700 JHC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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