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MH05 FKY

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

194,394 mi
Last recorded194,394 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH05 FKY
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 194,394 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 190,984 miles

parking brake performance only just met requirements OS poor / no lock out

Fail 3 Oct 2022 190,978 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill in two sections (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer leaking heavily (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board silencer leaking at tailpipe to box section (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake performance only just met requirements OS poor / no lock out

Pass 21 Sep 2021 190,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 189,505 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 189,497 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced slow to illuminate (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 188,938 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 187,689 miles

corrosion to NS outer sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion to OSR outer sill but not in a prescribed area

Fail 16 Aug 2018 187,684 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced on dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

corrosion to NS outer sill but not in a prescribed area

corrosion to OSR outer sill but not in a prescribed area

Pass 11 Aug 2017 187,592 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 3 Aug 2017 185,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch/ sill end cap (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch/sill end cap (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2016 177,028 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 176,467 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 176,456 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 174,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust system deteriated and leaking slightly

front brakes binding

front crossmember corroded

rear seats in the stored position not allowing full seat belt inspection

Fail 16 Jun 2014 174,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriated and leaking slightly

front brakes binding

front crossmember corroded

rear seats in the stored position not allowing full seat belt inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2012 173,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 171,656 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 159,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 143,883 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 134,253 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 114,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 108,311 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 108,307 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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MH05 FKY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 MH05 FKY, 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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MH05 FKY is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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