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N225 VLJ

1995 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

252,965 mi
Last recorded252,965 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mazda Bongo135,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN225 VLJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 252,965 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 252,965 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 252,925 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 252,857 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 251,735 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 245,988 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 245,055 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 239,598 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 233,482 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 224,450 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 216,151 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 216,151 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 208,662 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi joint and rear section corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 197,673 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 187,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 187,650 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 78,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 157,773 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 137,734 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 122,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 104,528 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 104,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 77,824 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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N225 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N225 VLJ, 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 N225 VLJ registered?

N225 VLJ is a 1995 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N225 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N225 VLJ shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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