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M774 OFX

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,213 mi
Last recorded225,213 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM774 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 225,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

sills and chassis are corroded,o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroded/holed

Fail 19 Aug 2020 225,208 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

sills and chassis are corroded,o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroded/holed

Pass 13 Aug 2019 218,695 miles

Light switch weak in operation

N/s/f tyre perishing

N/s/r tyre perishing

Rear cross member generally rusty / holed.

Pass 17 Aug 2018 207,728 miles

Front cross member generally rusty.

N/s/r outer sill and sill end rusty.

O/s centre inner sill area rusty.

O/s/f outer c/v boot damp.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area above chassis ( holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 207,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front cross member generally rusty.

N/s/r outer sill and sill end rusty.

O/s centre inner sill area rusty.

O/s/f outer c/v boot damp.

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area above chassis ( holed) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 190,842 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 190,541 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member. (6.6.6)

Center exhaust mount broken.

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 182,647 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop corroded

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

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

Offside Rear chassis corroded around bump stop

exhaust hanger broken

oil leak

oil leak n/s/f transfer box

Fail 20 Jul 2016 182,604 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

1x exhaust hanger broken

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

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

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

Nearside Front oil leak from transfer box

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear bumper not attached

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in it

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop and chassis corroded

oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2015 170,523 miles

both rear suspension bump stops corroded away

Fail 21 Jul 2015 170,523 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops corroded away

Pass 4 Apr 2014 155,960 miles

Corrosion in nearside front inner sill

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

X 1 exhaust bracket broken

Fail 31 Mar 2014 155,960 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion in nearside front inner sill

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

X 1 exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,789 miles

Corrosion in nearside front inner sill

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer sill

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Small chips in windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2013 144,787 miles

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

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

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

Corrosion in nearside front inner sill

Corrosion starting in nearside rear outer sill

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,282 miles

Corrosion starting in nearside rear sill

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2012 132,018 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corrosion starting in nearside rear sill

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2011 121,982 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 116,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 99,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,475 miles

both front cv boots cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2006 57,935 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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M774 OFX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M774 OFX, 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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M774 OFX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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