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SJ05 MGS

2015 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2015 Mazda Bongo121,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ05 MGS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2015
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 157,585 miles

Front suspension arms are corroded.

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

Rear Rear axle and associated suspension components are corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2024 151,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 148,217 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 144,636 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 141,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 135,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 125,907 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 114,690 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 103,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 88,740 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 73,731 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,494 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 73,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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SJ05 MGS is a 2015 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2015 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 121,564 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 SJ05 MGS, 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 11 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SJ05 MGS registered?

SJ05 MGS is a 2015 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 January 2015.

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