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N98 TDW

1995 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,586 mi
Last recorded235,586 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 235,586 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Sill

Fail 21 May 2013 235,586 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight Corrosion O/S/R Sill

Pass 5 Apr 2012 186,455 miles

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

Coolant leak

Corrosion N/S/R Body/Chassis, O/S/R Outer Sill

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

O/S/R Light Lense Damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2012 186,455 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Corrosion N/S/R Body/Chassis, O/S/R Outer Sill

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

O/S/R Light Lense Damaged

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2011 160,185 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,790 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 151,790 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 140,362 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)

both front tyres wear outer edges

Pass 17 Jun 2008 127,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 127,586 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 115,280 miles

FRONT DISC SCORED INNER EDGES

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

REAR DISC SCORED INNER & OUTER EDGES

Pass 15 Jun 2006 103,483 miles

BRAKE FLIUD LEVEL LOW

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R SEAT

EXHAUST FLEXY JOINT RUSTY

FRONT DISC INNER EDGES SCORED

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

REAR DISC SCORED & PADS WORN LOW

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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N98 TDW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N98 TDW, 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 N98 TDW registered?

N98 TDW is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N98 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 TDW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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