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N883 PAE

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

169,999 mi
Last recorded169,999 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 PAE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 169,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 169,999 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases refit exhaust fixing bolt (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle underbody has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 167,408 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas

Fail 31 Jul 2025 167,408 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

vehicle underbody has corrosion but not in structural or prescribed areas

Fail 21 Jul 2025 167,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 162,900 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 162,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 162,792 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear and n/s front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear pads 75% worn

Fail 14 Jun 2019 162,771 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer hanging off pipe to centre section (pipe virtually broken off) (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s rear inner wheel arch to sill corroded through (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s and o/s inner sills corroded through in places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on both rear and n/s front wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear pads 75% worn

Pass 7 Jul 2018 161,193 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs pitted on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both battery trays corroding

corrosion on wheel arches

Pass 17 Oct 2016 154,948 miles

N/S/R tyre getting low

Trailing arm bushes have freeplay but not excessive at time of test

Fail 22 Aug 2016 154,946 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch/chassis underside (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings box section by sill / sidestep (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings center inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer center sill (6.1.B.2)

Front subframe/crossmember heavily corroded

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

Rear trailing arm bushes have freeplay but not excessive at time of test

Underside corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2015 145,652 miles

Exhaust corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front and offside rear tyres worn to legal limit (ATT SOON)

Rear suspension springs corroded

Repairs to rear inner sills/floor sections

Pass 14 Nov 2013 139,168 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 139,053 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2013 128,910 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

air assistance fitted to rear roadsprings

corrosion to exhaust

recent heavy undersealing to underside of vehicle

surface corrosion front crossmember

Pass 1 Feb 2012 126,214 miles

underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 31 Jan 2011 126,012 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak from power steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 125,433 miles

Slight power steering oil leak from rack

Pass 29 Jan 2009 121,837 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 119,132 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 119,132 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,106 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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N883 PAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 N883 PAE, 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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N883 PAE is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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The MOT history for N883 PAE shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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