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N891 SMV

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 SMV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 128,660 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 128,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 123,024 miles

Front wipers poor

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills becoming weak,general condition underside of vehicle poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

folding tv obstructing front seat users

Fail 7 Apr 2025 123,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front wipers poor

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills becoming weak,general condition underside of vehicle poor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

folding tv obstructing front seat users

Pass 24 Oct 2023 120,384 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2023 120,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (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))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

underbody corroded

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 119,944 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 119,900 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x5 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 110,863 miles

ball joint boots deteriated-o/s/f/ cv boot deteriated-under vehicle covered by substance unable to check properly-parking brake passed on limits-

Fail 3 Nov 2020 110,625 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch/rear quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel slightly loose wheel arch/rear quarter (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

vehicle heavily under sealed making it difficult to inspect corrosion on prescribed areas and steel brake pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2019 107,620 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 104,695 miles

under body of car heavily undersealed

under body of car steel brake pipes heavily under sealed

Pass 9 Oct 2017 101,483 miles

195/70/15 tyres on front

215/65/15 tyres on rear

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

slight corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 10 Oct 2016 100,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn inner clip has slight grease leaking (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust rubber mount split rear

exhaust tail pipe missing

Fail 7 Oct 2016 100,430 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn inner clip has slight grease leaking (2.5.C.1b)

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

exhaust rubber mount split rear

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,673 miles

offside front top suspension mounting rubber bond showing slight separation

offside rear antiroll bar link showing slight free play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,049 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 97,046 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 95,489 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Corrosion to inner and outer sills and under side of vehicle

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Dampness around steering rack

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer C/V gaiter leaking grease

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 12 Mar 2014 95,488 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Corrosion to inner and outer sills and under side of vehicle

Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

Dampness around steering rack

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside outer C/V gaiter leaking grease

Offside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2013 92,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 92,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,697 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 92,697 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 91,576 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 91,576 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Aug 2010 81,680 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,126 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATS DUE TO PERMENENT DOG CAGE FITTED

Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

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

UNABLE TO CHECK REAR SEATS DUE TO PERMENENT DOG CAGE FITTED

Pass 21 Aug 2007 78,001 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,010 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,973 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front,and both rear tyres worn close to limit. †

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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N891 SMV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 N891 SMV, 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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N891 SMV is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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