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M726 URD

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM726 URD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 116,178 miles

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

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

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

Underside of the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2025 111,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,819 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 90,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 90,763 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2022 90,760 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,663 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 89,653 miles

auxillary drive belts noisey

Fail 3 May 2019 89,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

auxillary drive belts noisey

Pass 16 Apr 2018 87,608 miles

aux drive belt squealing

Fail 16 Apr 2018 87,608 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux drive belt squealing

Pass 11 Apr 2017 84,773 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 84,040 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 82,554 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,554 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 May 2014 81,831 miles

sidewall cracks developing on nearside front tyre.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 78,751 miles

front brake discs have light surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,248 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 75,382 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 71,036 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,429 miles

Cannot see front brake pads through wheels. Test as presented

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall signs of cracking

Fail 9 Feb 2009 68,429 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Cannot see front brake pads through wheels. Test as presented

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall signs of cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,606 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,602 miles

Offside front between tyre tread cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2007 60,602 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front between tyre tread cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2006 57,640 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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M726 URD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M726 URD, 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 M726 URD registered?

M726 URD is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M726 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for M726 URD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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