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AR05 GZM

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

186,198 mi
Last recorded186,198 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 GZM
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 186,198 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 181,022 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 181,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2023 175,540 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 171,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 171,430 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,190 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 159,011 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 159,011 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 158,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 154,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 146,565 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 146,565 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 138,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 132,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 132,418 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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AR05 GZM is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AR05 GZM, 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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What year was AR05 GZM registered?

AR05 GZM is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is AR05 GZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR05 GZM shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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