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M894 OFX

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

211,586 mi
Last recorded211,586 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM894 OFX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 211,586 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills and rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

date of first use is wrong

Pass 5 Jun 2025 208,951 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills and rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

date of first use wrong

Pass 7 Jun 2024 205,483 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and offside rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

date of first use wrong

Fail 7 Jun 2024 205,483 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and offside rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

date of first use wrong

Pass 27 Jun 2023 204,211 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

date of first use incorrect

Pass 31 May 2022 199,308 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

date of first use is wrong

nearside rear outer sill surface rust

offside rear inner sill surface rust

Pass 11 Jun 2021 194,546 miles

front roll bar links worn

surface rust nearside rear sill

tyres perished

Pass 11 Jun 2020 192,059 miles

front roll bar links worn

Pass 11 Jun 2019 188,114 miles

front brakes worn to limit

Fail 11 Jun 2019 188,114 miles

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

front brakes worn to limit

Pass 7 Jun 2018 179,633 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished , limit and devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

Fail 7 Jun 2018 179,633 miles

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

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre perished , limit and devoid of tread (recommend replace now)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 173,314 miles

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre limit ,perished and devoid of tread inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2017 173,045 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres perished

offside rear tyre limit and devoid of tread

Pass 20 Jun 2016 166,409 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 161,948 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 157,596 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 157,596 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,762 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 151,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 142,644 miles

Coolant leak

Corrosion to N/S/F Sill

N/S/R Indicator unit damaged

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 142,644 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Corrosion to N/S/F Sill

N/S/R Indicator unit damaged

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 132,847 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 132,847 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 126,370 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 126,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 112,929 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 112,929 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,063 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 106,063 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 99,405 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 99,404 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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M894 OFX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M894 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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M894 OFX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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