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M557 UBU

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

150,945 mi
Last recorded150,945 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM557 UBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 150,945 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 140,079 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 139,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 139,618 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front near lower arm rear bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 139,311 miles

ALL brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Jun 2022 139,311 miles

ALL brake discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 138,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 138,909 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure floor pan hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2007 106,867 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 106,867 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 103,806 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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M557 UBU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M557 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 M557 UBU registered?

M557 UBU is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 1995.

Is M557 UBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M557 UBU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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