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M101 UBA

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

230,129 mi
Last recorded230,129 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM101 UBA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 230,129 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 226,424 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 226,420 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 23 Jul 2020 226,111 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 214,700 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 205,049 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 205,049 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 191,657 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 191,657 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 184,561 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 184,561 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 172,473 miles

rear tyres perished & worn on edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 172,473 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear tyres perished & worn on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2010 147,873 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 147,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre worn low.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 140,596 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 134,384 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 125,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 111,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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M101 UBA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M101 UBA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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M101 UBA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 February 2005.

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