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N975 JCR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

295,093 mi
Last recorded295,093 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN975 JCR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 295,093 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2025 295,093 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 288,641 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 286,895 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 280,763 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 280,763 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 274,816 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 273,526 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 273,522 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 269,191 miles

underside showing sighns of rust

Pass 10 Nov 2018 260,624 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link arm slight play

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link arm slight play

Fail 10 Nov 2018 260,624 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link arm slight play

Offside Rear Anti roll bar link arm slight play

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 250,355 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 238,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 225,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

underside corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2015 225,732 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear sill and wheel arch starting to corrode

slight drag on rear wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2014 221,912 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all wheelarches corroded

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2013 202,306 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2013 202,306 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2012 181,874 miles

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

drive shaft stabaliser bush worn

Fail 29 Aug 2012 181,874 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

drive shaft stabaliser bush worn

Pass 4 Aug 2010 163,405 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 147,238 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 147,238 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 118,412 miles

off side and near side inner sills stating to corrode

Fail 1 Aug 2008 118,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side and near side inner sills stating to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2007 100,910 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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N975 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N975 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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What year was N975 JCR registered?

N975 JCR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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