Mazda Bongo Friendee (1995)
1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee
CarHunch analysed 109 real MOT records for the 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee passes its MOT first time in only 67% of cases, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly half of these vehicles (43%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point—a significant red flag for any prospective buyer. This is not a reliable proposition by modern standards.
These Bongos are typically running at around 141,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but the average vehicle racks up 6 failures and 31 advisories per MOT cycle, indicating widespread wear and corrosion issues typical of 1990s Japanese imports. Before committing to one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by someone familiar with older Mazdas, and budget for immediate repairs rather than viewing it as a simple runabout.
What to check before buying a 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 43.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee vehicles fall between 120,455 and 170,152 miles.
1995 Mazda Bongo Friendee — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 25 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (32% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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