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M323 VGR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,271 mi
Last recorded241,271 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM323 VGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 241,271 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 241,067 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2155517. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 240,586 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

underbody in poor condition

Pass 24 May 2023 223,821 miles

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

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 26 Sep 2022 215,960 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

poor pattern on both headlights

Pass 27 Sep 2021 191,166 miles

n/s battery lose

Pass 28 Sep 2020 171,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 171,994 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition rear box broken (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 161,647 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 160,309 miles

dampness around master cylinder ??

front tyres different size to rear

metal water pipes and diesel pipes rusty underneath ;

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

nearside rear hub seal slight seepage ;

no bonnet stay

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear fog light lens slightly damaged ;

roof open light on dash ??

underbody corrosion developing

Fail 25 Apr 2018 160,309 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolant level low

dampness around master cylinder ??

front tyres different size to rear

metal water pipes and diesel pipes rusty underneath ;

nearside rear hub seal slight seepage ;

no bonnet stay

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear fog light lens slightly damaged ;

roof open light on dash ??

underbody corrosion developing

Pass 25 Apr 2017 158,398 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

a/c drive belt slack ;

dampness around brake master cylinder / servo ??

different size tyres front to rear ;

engine water pipes corroded

n/s rear hub oil seal slight seepage ;

offside rear tyre getting low on tread ;

rear fog light lens slightly damaged ;

surface corrosion to some underside parts ;

Pass 4 May 2016 157,845 miles

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

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

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

a/c drive belt slack

different size tyres front to rear

gearbox cooling pipes corroded

handbrake travel long

nsr hub seal slight seepage

rear cross member corrosion evident

underside engine water pipes heavily corroded

Fail 4 May 2016 157,845 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

a/c drive belt slack

different size tyres front to rear

gearbox cooling pipes corroded

handbrake travel long

nsr hub seal slight seepage

rear cross member corrosion evident

underside engine water pipes heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 155,427 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 152,188 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 152,179 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 148,448 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 148,443 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 144,019 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 123,421 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 116,579 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 116,579 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 114,908 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,344 miles

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

front tyres wearing unevenly

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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M323 VGR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 M323 VGR, 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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M323 VGR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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