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M995 VCH

2004 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

212,404 mi
Last recorded212,404 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Mazda Bongo134,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM995 VCH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 212,404 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 210,415 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 206,840 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 206,840 miles

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 204,876 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 203,562 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 202,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 200,834 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 200,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 198,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplinks uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 198,002 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Near side rear (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Not working (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Off side front lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front droplinks uppers and lowers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All front and rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 189,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension 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)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 189,851 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 May 2016 183,444 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 22 May 2015 176,147 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 166,961 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 157,483 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 145,082 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 131,411 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 131,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 126,135 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 119,613 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 112,769 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 102,113 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 95,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M995 VCH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 134,910 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 M995 VCH, 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 22 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M995 VCH is a 2004 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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