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N835 JBK

1995 Mazda Bongo

Maroon Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,301 mi
Last recorded154,301 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN835 JBK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2021 154,301 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Surface corrosion apparent on all components and prescribed areas under the vehicle and all has been covered with under seal compound.

Wipers smearing

Fail 12 Feb 2021 154,300 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc contaminated both (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2015 153,862 miles

child seats fitted.

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r inner wings wheel arches areas

damp around power steering rack & pipes areas

engine & under covers fitted

oil leaks.

Fail 27 Nov 2015 153,862 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

child seats fitted.

corrosion in n/s & o/s/r inner wings wheel arches areas

damp around power steering rack & pipes areas

engine & under covers fitted

oil leaks.

Pass 29 Nov 2014 150,155 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2014 150,155 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,400 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 147,399 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

unable to check oil temp

Pass 17 Nov 2012 142,925 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,390 miles

slight binding o/s/r brake

Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,912 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,505 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 108,411 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 100,281 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 100,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 87,861 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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N835 JBK is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Maroon with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 N835 JBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N835 JBK registered?

N835 JBK is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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