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M289 CTR

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

265,617 mi
Last recorded265,617 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 CTR
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2023 265,617 miles

Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SUSPENSION TURRERTS AND INNER WINGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER WINGS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury WHEEL ARCH (6.2.1 (a) (i))

EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS TO UNDERSIDE

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 263,314 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 259,327 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 259,327 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 247,510 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 243,664 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 230,319 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 222,845 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 217,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 217,527 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroding

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 205,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 197,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 187,386 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 176,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 176,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2011 168,064 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 150,117 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 138,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 138,669 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 123,380 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 123,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 107,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 98,022 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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M289 CTR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 M289 CTR, 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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M289 CTR is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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