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BC05 RJZ

2018 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,976 mi
Last recorded134,976 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Mazda Bongo105,914 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RJZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 134,976 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 109,248 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,360 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 107,355 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 103,157 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,674 miles

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

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

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

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2020 101,420 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 101,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 101,420 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,949 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 99,949 miles

Headlamp aim too high both side (4.1.2 (a))

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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BC05 RJZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 105,914 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 BC05 RJZ, 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 8 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BC05 RJZ registered?

BC05 RJZ is a 2018 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 5 June 2018.

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The MOT history for BC05 RJZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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