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N973 BFL

1995 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

183,262 mi
Last recorded183,262 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 BFL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2020 183,262 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front and rear o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s chassis rear and rear corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

minor oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2018 176,877 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on offside, slight corrosion on lower cross member (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak indication of engine oil leak and diesel leak underneath of engine, no leaks found on time of test ()

Fail 30 Mar 2018 176,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Central Passenger's seat insecure row of seats (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and offside rear drop links lower joints (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear outer (3.5.1g)

Central Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion on offside, slight corrosion on lower cross member (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box, exhaust also slightly deteriated (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose leading to brake servo (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak indication of engine oil leak and diesel leak underneath of engine, no leaks found on time of test ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 174,933 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front very slightly (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 174,933 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front very slightly (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 168,668 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion centre sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 168,658 miles

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion centre sill section (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 166,001 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 165,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 155,473 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 155,468 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 154,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2010 154,463 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2009 145,612 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 131,693 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 120,433 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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N973 BFL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 N973 BFL, 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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N973 BFL is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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