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EP05 MBU

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

151,381 mi
Last recorded151,381 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP05 MBU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 151,381 miles

oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2024 148,889 miles

OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 146,864 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 155,715 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

oil leaks

Pass 13 Dec 2021 122,021 miles

Outer sidewalls cracking on both rear tyres

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,435 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 108,428 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 108,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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EP05 MBU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EP05 MBU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EP05 MBU registered?

EP05 MBU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 July 2005.

Is EP05 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP05 MBU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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