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M326 UBU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,945 mi
Last recorded120,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM326 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 120,945 miles

both rear tyres worn

Fail 29 May 2026 120,942 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn

Pass 20 May 2025 114,022 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 104,799 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2023 99,779 miles

Nearside Front Inner sill holed and coroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 97,893 miles

Nearside inner sill holed

slight bind to front brake

Pass 21 Apr 2021 96,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 92,943 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to brakes and vehicle. appears to have been stood.

Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,943 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion to brakes and vehicle. appears to have been stood.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 91,059 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 91,059 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,500 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 85,847 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,193 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,692 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 77,692 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

knock at front

Pass 1 Aug 2012 72,560 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,007 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 69,128 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2010 68,882 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 62,675 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 62,675 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M326 UBU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M326 UBU, 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 M326 UBU registered?

M326 UBU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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