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Mazda Bongo

Green and Silver · Diesel · 1995 · 2,700 cc

N225 VLJMOT history

N225 VLJ is a green and silver diesel Mazda Bongo first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 252,965 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2026
Mileage
252,965 km
At MOT on 15 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,412 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N225 VLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mazda
Model
Bongo
Colour
Green and Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

N225 VLJ was last recorded at 252,965 km on 15 Aug 2025, 40 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
252,925 km · 9 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
40 km
Average per year
9,412 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 252,965 km
  • 2024 – 252,925 km
  • 2023 – 252,857 km
  • 2022 – 251,735 km
  • 2021 – 245,988 km
  • 2019 – 245,055 km
  • 2018 – 239,598 km
  • 2017 – 224,450 km
  • 2011 – 157,773 km
  • 2008 – 104,528 km
  • 2007 – 77,824 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,965 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,965 km
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    252,965 km
    Test number
    226089792357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail252,965 km (+40)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,965 km
    Test number
    943804900445
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass252,925 km (+68)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    252,925 km
    Test number
    737002431960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass252,857 km (+1,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    252,857 km
    Test number
    272712107009
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass251,735 km (+5,747)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    251,735 km
    Test number
    521538213163
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass245,988 km (+933)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    245,988 km
    Test number
    749123377753
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  7. Pass245,055 km (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    245,055 km
    Test number
    766180877934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass239,598 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    239,598 km
    Test number
    794746748136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass233,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    233,482 miles
    Test number
    930781054546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass224,450 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    224,450 km
    Test number
    490438092058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass216,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    216,151 miles
    Test number
    250769044393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail216,151 miles (+7,489)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,151 miles
    Test number
    687565740365
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass208,662 miles (+10,989)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    208,662 miles
    Test number
    487746005085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust flexi joint and rear section corroded

  14. Pass197,673 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    197,673 miles
    Test number
    565698004054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass187,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    187,650 miles
    Test number
    588378403066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail187,650 miles (+109,013)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,650 miles
    Test number
    415778603067
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass78,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,637 miles
    Test number
    685489802055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass157,773 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    157,773 km
    Test number
    197070211479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass137,734 miles (+15,079)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    137,734 miles
    Test number
    874173810030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    122,655 miles
    Test number
    220224819060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,528 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    104,528 km
    Test number
    120240418493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail104,528 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    470980918055
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  23. Pass77,824 km
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    77,824 km
    Test number
    780315807021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N225 VLJ

Does N225 VLJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on N225 VLJ expired on 20 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on N225 VLJ?
The MOT on N225 VLJ expired on 20 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has N225 VLJ done?
N225 VLJ was recorded at 252,965 km at its MOT on 15 Aug 2025, an average of 9,412 km a year.
Has N225 VLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N225 VLJ has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on N225 VLJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on N225 VLJ find?
N225 VLJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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