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M225 TVU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,306 mi
Last recorded112,306 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM225 TVU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 112,306 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 104,242 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 94,170 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 88,410 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2017 88,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 80,006 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 72,370 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 70,892 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 70,100 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 57,020 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,528 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 51,464 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 93,333 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 93,333 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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M225 TVU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 M225 TVU, 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 M225 TVU registered?

M225 TVU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M225 TVU safe to buy?

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