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M309 FUA

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,451 mi
Last recorded241,451 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 FUA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 241,451 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2024 239,642 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2023 236,895 miles

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2022 233,127 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2021 230,849 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 8 Sep 2020 228,018 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2019 213,412 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

patches of heavy corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2018 203,860 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 203,845 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 197,538 miles

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

Front inner wheel arch areas starting to corrode

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

Nearside inner sill corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis rails corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria.

Rear wheel arches corroded inner and outer

Vehicle chassis and surrounding areas underneath very poor condition. Will require repair before next mot.

Fail 31 Jul 2017 197,538 miles

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

Front inner wheel arch areas starting to corrode

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside inner sill corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis rails corroded but not yet within mot fail criteria.

Rear wheel arches corroded inner and outer

Vehicle chassis and surrounding areas underneath very poor condition. Will require repair before next mot.

Pass 22 Aug 2016 181,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 179,346 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Drivers door catches on front wing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Indicators don't self cancell

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2015 164,111 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion hole in o/s rear inner wheel arch but not yet within 30 cm of a structual point

Pass 5 Aug 2014 145,409 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear discs corroded and pads worn

rear lights broken

Pass 14 Aug 2013 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade slight tear on ends

Fail 13 Aug 2013 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside wiper blade slight tear on ends

Pass 7 Aug 2012 126,713 miles

corrosion to rear brake discs braking surfaces!

Fail 7 Aug 2012 126,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear brake discs braking surfaces!

Pass 4 Aug 2011 113,656 miles

both rear inner brake discs very corroded recommend new discs

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 3 Aug 2011 113,642 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both rear inner brake discs very corroded recommend new discs

unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 3 Aug 2010 109,603 miles

both rear inner brake discs corroded unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

rear exhaust silencer marking /staining rear bumper

Fail 3 Aug 2010 109,603 miles

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

both rear inner brake discs corroded unable to see rear inner brake pad thickness

rear exhaust silencer marking /staining rear bumper

Pass 13 Aug 2009 105,439 miles

both rear inner brake discs corroding recommend new brake discs

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 23 Jul 2009 105,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2008 101,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 100,056 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 100,050 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 97,920 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 97,919 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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M309 FUA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M309 FUA, 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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M309 FUA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 August 2005.

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