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BC05 RTX

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

160,562 mi
Last recorded160,562 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 RTX
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 160,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2025 158,218 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 158,218 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 155,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 155,942 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres nearing limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 153,614 miles

Rear fog lamp colour faded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 153,614 miles

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

Rear fog lamp colour faded

Pass 14 Jun 2022 150,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 143,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 135,420 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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BC05 RTX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BC05 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BC05 RTX registered?

BC05 RTX is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 August 2005.

Is BC05 RTX safe to buy?

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