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M41 VGR

1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

162,082 mi
Last recorded162,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee146,492 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM41 VGR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 162,082 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 162,082 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to under side of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 160,821 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transmission Damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Patches of Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2024 159,233 miles

patches of corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2023 156,211 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

headlight switch worn

Pass 1 Feb 2022 152,551 miles

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

headlight switch worn

Pass 22 Feb 2021 149,240 miles

windscreen top tint fitted

headlight switch worn

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 146,966 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

headlight switch worn

parking brake has limited reserve travel

windscreen top tint fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2019 139,896 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

bolt on sill trims preclude a complete examination of inner sills both sides

headlight switch worn

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

screen top tint fitted not obscuring the drivers view

Fail 19 Feb 2019 139,896 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier leisure battery (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

bolt on sill trims preclude a complete examination of inner sills both sides

headlight switch worn

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

screen top tint fitted not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 22 Feb 2018 134,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

headlight switch worn

screen top tint fitted not obscuring the drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2017 126,488 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

fog lamp lens repaired with tape

screen top tint fitted not obscuring drivers view of the road

tailgate struts do not support the tailgate

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,397 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

rear fog lamp lens repaired with tape

Pass 18 Feb 2015 108,509 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Rear fog light lens repaired with tape

Steering wheel cover a little loose

Pass 13 Feb 2014 10,059 miles

Play detected in nearside rear anti roll bar link bushes

Play detected in offside rear anti roll bar link bushes

Rear fog light lens repaired with tape

Pass 26 Feb 2013 93,018 miles

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)

Rear fog light lens repaired with tape

Windscreen top tint fitted. Not causing obstructed view.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,695 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 76,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,611 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 65,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,375 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 51,649 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 44,837 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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M41 VGR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

Across all 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 146,492 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M41 VGR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M41 VGR is a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 30 June 1995.

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