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ODZ 3923

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

158,380 mi
Last recorded158,380 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationODZ 3923
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 158,380 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 158,379 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 158,297 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2023 158,297 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 157,563 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 157,563 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 153,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 153,920 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 151,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 145,381 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 137,932 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,848 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion Cill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Various

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,848 miles

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

Inner Body has slight corrosion Cill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Various

Pass 28 Apr 2016 12,148 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs inner condition poor

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Offside Outer Cill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2016 12,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted

Engine oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs inner condition poor

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Tyre outer wall perished

Offside Outer Cill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f power steering rack gaiter damp

o/s/r outer cill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 98,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner condition corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2014 98,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner condition corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 91,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,713 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 84,450 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 78,817 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 12 May 2010 78,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,404 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Fail 14 May 2009 75,404 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

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

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Battery insecure

Pass 17 May 2008 65,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

long handbrake travel but not excessive

Fail 17 May 2008 65,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

long handbrake travel but not excessive

Pass 16 May 2007 57,995 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 May 2006 52,799 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2006 52,799 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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ODZ 3923 is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 ODZ 3923, 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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ODZ 3923 is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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