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M665 EAH

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

210,552 mi
Last recorded210,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM665 EAH
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 210,552 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 210,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 206,966 miles

n/s/ outer sill corroded

rear brake pads low

slight weep from rad pipe

Fail 24 Sep 2024 206,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/ outer sill corroded

rear brake pads low

slight weep from rad pipe

Pass 5 Oct 2023 208,940 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 208,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 201,540 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 197,493 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 190,439 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 186,629 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 181,104 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 180,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 174,441 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2017 174,441 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside sill corroded

Offside sill corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 167,426 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner sillpanel corroded in 3 places but does not reach fail criteria

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

Fail 2 Sep 2016 167,426 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner sillpanel corroded in 3 places but does not reach fail criteria

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 161,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres deterioated/perishing slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2015 161,037 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres deterioated/perishing slightly

Fail 2 Sep 2014 156,628 miles

All tyres starting to crack on sidewall and in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 156,628 miles

All tyres starting to crack on sidewall and in tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 146,748 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 146,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 140,061 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 139,982 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 133,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,226 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 126,226 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

1) O/S/R and N/S/F Tyres are close to LEGAL lim it ( Worn on inner edges ).

Pass 17 Feb 2009 117,758 miles

TURBO INTERCOOLER WEEPING OIL AUTO GEAR BOX WEEPING OIL

Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,169 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 108,169 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 99,363 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,370 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 91,370 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Feb 2006 91,185 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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M665 EAH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M665 EAH, 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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M665 EAH is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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