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M604 VAJ

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,395 mi
Last recorded209,395 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM604 VAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 209,395 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 209,358 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 206,222 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 198,674 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 both D mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 198,480 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner sill rear (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear rear wheel nuts not fitted correctly

Pass 1 Apr 2021 189,465 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 188,247 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 188,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop links both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced not far from towbar attachment fixing also exhaust hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel rim loose outer foam not secured to inner rim (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 185,020 miles

Front tyres are cracking between treads

steering wheel grip is loose

Spare tyre defective flat and valve is loose ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 184,998 miles

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

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

Front tyres are cracking between treads

steering wheel grip is loose

Spare tyre defective flat and valve is loose ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 182,148 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 182,120 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sll (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 182,003 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

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

offside front inner wheelarch corroded outside prescribed failure area

Pass 15 Apr 2015 176,104 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 174,269 miles

nearside and offside inner sills corroded just outside prescribed failure area

nearside outer sill holed not consicered excessive

Fail 29 May 2014 174,269 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside and offside inner sills corroded just outside prescribed failure area

nearside outer sill holed not consicered excessive

Pass 20 Jun 2013 173,038 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 173,038 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 169,653 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2011 147,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 147,138 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 129,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 115,529 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 102,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 102,680 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 84,820 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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M604 VAJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M604 VAJ, 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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M604 VAJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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