1995 Mazda Bongo 2.5L Diesel · N480 ALS
1995 Mazda Bongo (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1995. Recorded mileage 252,116 miles. MOT expired on 17 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA BONGO
- Year / Origin
- 1995 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 252,116 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N480 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/09/2025
- 252,116 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N480 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1995 Mazda Bongo (N480 ALS) between November 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”.
N480 ALS Mileage History
- 21/11/2022230,965 km
- 29/11/2022231,167 km+202 km
- 20/06/2024248,743 mi
- 18/07/2024248,793 mi+50 mi
- 19/09/2025252,116 mi+3,323 mi
Average of roughly 7,478 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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