1995 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · M485 ECV
1995 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1995. Recorded mileage 216,721 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,721 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1995
- Engine
- 2490cc
M485 ECV Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2025
- 216,721 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M485 ECV Mileage History
- 23/06/200689,038 mi
- 20/06/200798,654 km
- 13/06/2008108,552 km+9,898 km
- 13/06/2008108,552 km
- 19/06/2009118,428 km+9,876 km
- 18/06/2010124,938 mi
- 10/06/2011132,057 mi+7,119 mi
- 24/05/2012138,954 km
- 28/05/2012138,955 mi
- 20/06/2013147,465 mi+8,510 mi
- 20/06/2014154,490 mi+7,025 mi
- 19/06/2015162,131 mi+7,641 mi
- 22/06/2016167,657 mi+5,526 mi
- 26/06/2017173,791 km
- 08/06/2018180,722 km+6,931 km
- 08/06/2018180,737 mi
- 19/06/2019186,159 km
- 18/06/2020192,002 km+5,843 km
- 18/06/2020192,002 km
- 07/06/2021199,058 km+7,056 km
- 14/06/2022205,508 km+6,450 km
- 17/06/2022205,512 km+4 km
- 06/06/2023208,886 km+3,374 km
- 03/09/2024213,449 km+4,563 km
- 05/09/2024213,457 mi
- 26/08/2025216,721 mi+3,264 mi
Average of roughly 6,659 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
M485 ECV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Bongo (M485 ECV) between June 2006 and August 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 3”; “Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
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