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M403 VRR

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

141,564 mi
Last recorded141,564 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM403 VRR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 141,564 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 129,699 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 119,314 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 116,963 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2023 116,962 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 114,796 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 114,793 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 111,569 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 111,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 109,632 miles

Offside Front tyre worn bald inside edge 215/65/r15

Pass 7 Jan 2019 107,045 miles

Misting of oil on engine area.

Fail 5 Jan 2019 107,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi/centre box section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Seat incorrectly positioned for matching belt. (10.1 (u))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant Seat incorrectly positioned for matching belt. (10.1 (u))

Misting of oil on engine area.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 103,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly insecure

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 103,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator lens slightly insecure

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 101,685 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 99,549 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 97,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2014 93,593 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 93,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 90,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 87,566 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre getting close to legal limit,perishing/deep radial cracks recommend attention

osr tyre worn on edges,perishing/radial cracks

Fail 7 Jan 2012 87,559 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre getting close to legal limit,perishing/deep radial cracks recommend attention

osf antiroll bar link ball joint gaitor slightly deteriorated

osr tyre worn on edges,perishing/radial cracks

Pass 15 Jan 2011 85,427 miles

Both Front Track-Rod End Gaitors Split

N/S/F Anti-Roll Bar Link Bar -Upper gaitor Split

Rear Tyres Perishing & Wearing On Outer Edges

Stone-Chip In Windscreen Zone B

Pass 23 Jan 2010 80,995 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine under tray fitted limited view of components

nsf antiroll bar link gatior split

nsr tyre perishing,side wall damaged,wearing on outer edge

osr tyre perishing,wearing on outer edge

rear seat fitted,rear facing unable to check seat belts

Pass 10 Jan 2009 75,305 miles

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

nsf anti roll bar link and both track rod end gaitors split

nsr and osr tyres slightly perished,nsr tyre side wall damaged

rear seat fitted rear facing,unable to check seat belts

Pass 19 Jan 2008 71,552 miles

full under engine tray fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,391 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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M403 VRR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 M403 VRR, 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 M403 VRR registered?

M403 VRR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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