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M940 YWE

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

189,321 mi
Last recorded189,321 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM940 YWE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 May 2023 189,321 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 188,517 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 187,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 187,181 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arch near strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 183,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front on inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal pipes undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2019 181,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 178,865 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak engine and transmission coolant pipes ()

Offside Rear bumper mounting slight corrosion

offside reari inner wheel slight corrosion

slight oil leak intercooler pipes

Fail 13 Jul 2018 178,795 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg near spring seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At rear axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine coolant and automatic transmission pipes to the front of vehicle slightly corroded

Front chassis crossmember/radiator support corroded

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Slight oil leak from intercooler

Pass 2 Aug 2017 173,524 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 173,524 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 164,185 miles

emissions readings only just met

exhaust blowing slightly

underbody badly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2016 164,185 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion both sills (6.1.C.1)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

emissions readings only just met

exhaust blowing slightly

underbody badly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2015 155,716 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 155,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 149,163 miles

underbody underseald, brake pipes underseld. bottom arm dust covers worn , small chip im windscreen , rear arches corroded ,

Fail 9 Jul 2014 148,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both rear arches corroded

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

front pads may be low hard to see

general corrosion to vehicle

nsf wing damaged

os sill corroded in middle of vehicle inner and outer

Pass 3 Jul 2013 141,498 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 141,498 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 140,318 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Jun 2011 137,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 132,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 126,289 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 108,922 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 108,809 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 82,618 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,339 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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M940 YWE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 M940 YWE, 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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M940 YWE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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