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N789 BRC

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,500 mi
Last recorded119,500 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 119,500 miles

heavily under-sealed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 118,362 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 116,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 113,881 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 108,649 miles

Nearside Front sill corrosion

Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 102,750 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,578 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 93,561 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 174,601 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 174,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 172,005 miles

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

rear brake pads low

Fail 18 Apr 2012 171,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 152,529 miles

slight stone chips at front of side of windscreen

Fail 14 Apr 2011 152,528 miles

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

slight stone chips at front of side of windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2010 131,663 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 20 Apr 2010 131,478 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

chip in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2009 116,823 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 116,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

small chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 13 May 2008 105,493 miles

both rear tyres perishing and getting low on tread

engine and gearbox oil leaks

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

offside front seat belt starting to fray

Pass 16 May 2007 83,322 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 75,230 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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N789 BRC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N789 BRC, 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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What year was N789 BRC registered?

N789 BRC is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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