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M565 TCJ

2006 Mazda Bongo

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

230,900 mi
Last recorded230,900 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM565 TCJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 230,900 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both inner sill slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 229,338 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 228,587 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

PAS RACK DAMP

Fail 27 Jun 2023 228,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in grey (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked in grey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch has been inadequately repaired (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in grey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in grey (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in grey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked in grey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired marked in grey (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper likely to become detached inadequately repaired marked in grey (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front hole in rad support marked in grey

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

vehicle has been heavily;y undersealed in places

Pass 24 Nov 2021 227,501 miles

chassi covered in underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2020 225,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 223,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 220,838 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 220,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 216,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 212,112 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 212,112 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 208,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 208,767 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 200,440 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 200,440 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 Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 196,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 185,766 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 185,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 180,466 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2011 180,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2010 157,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 144,101 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 131,586 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight judder on front brakes oil leak from gear box

Pass 22 Apr 2008 131,586 miles

slight judder on front brakes oil leak from gear box

Fail 8 Jun 2007 12,170 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 121,170 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 111,840 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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M565 TCJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 M565 TCJ, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M565 TCJ registered?

M565 TCJ is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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