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N824 JCR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

272,357 mi
Last recorded272,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN824 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 272,357 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 272,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 270,898 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 269,569 miles

Corrosion to both inner sills

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside rear handbrake efficiency only just met

Fail 6 Jul 2020 269,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Corrosion in various places

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear seat folded and backwards facing

Pass 1 Aug 2019 253,412 miles

undertray security poor

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks present

rear seats folded

spare tyre deflated

Fail 31 Jul 2019 253,412 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

oil leaks present

rear seats folded

spare tyre deflated

undertray security poor

Pass 25 Jun 2018 229,191 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

Rear seat facing backward

power steering rack leaking fluig

rear seat belts can not function as intended

Fail 21 Jun 2018 229,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake look slightly contaminated

Offside Rear hub seal leaking slightly

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear seat facing backward

power steering rack leaking fluig

rear seat belts can not function as intended

Pass 18 Apr 2017 219,875 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear tyres starting to perish

Underside of car rusty, but not in prescribed areas

Pass 3 May 2016 209,739 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Fail 23 Apr 2016 209,739 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL PUMP AREA (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

Offside Rear HALF SHAFT SEAL LEAKING

Pass 13 May 2015 199,702 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak from offside axel seal area

Fail 6 May 2015 199,702 miles

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches rusty

engine oil leak

general underbody corrosion

slight oil leak from offside axel seal area

Pass 2 May 2014 192,619 miles

genrall underbody corrosion

slight signs off weep from half shaft seal

Fail 2 May 2014 192,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

genrall underbody corrosion

slight signs off weep from half shaft seal

Pass 7 May 2013 187,151 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 187,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 178,558 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to offside centre seat not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 19 Apr 2011 170,507 miles

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 15 Apr 2010 162,782 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 162,782 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2009 156,593 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 156,593 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 150,004 miles

slight damage to offside rear outer sill

Pass 8 May 2007 146,355 miles

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

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

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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N824 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N824 JCR, 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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N824 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 June 1995.

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