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M109 RTX

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,898 mi
Last recorded173,898 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM109 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 173,898 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

sidewall perishing o/s/f tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 173,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion under vehicle

sidewall perishing o/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Jan 2012 170,760 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 166,626 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 166,625 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 158,969 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 158,969 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear shocker covers corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2008 151,947 miles

engine oil leak noted

rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 2 Jun 2008 151,932 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak noted

rear brake pipe ferrule corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2007 137,455 miles

front and rear brake disks worn and slightly scored. front brake pads 80% worn. rear pads wearing thin.

parking brake requires adjustment.

Fail 30 May 2007 137,455 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear brake disks worn and slightly scored. front brake pads about 80% worn. rear pads wearing thin.

parking brake requires adjustment.

Pass 6 Apr 2006 120,686 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

parking brake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Mar 2006 120,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake requires adjustment.

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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M109 RTX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M109 RTX, 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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What year was M109 RTX registered?

M109 RTX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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