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BC05 UBB

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

140,586 mi
Last recorded140,586 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 UBB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 140,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 138,102 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 137,417 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel cap seal starting to split

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 132,218 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 132,133 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,900 miles

Front Suspension components corroded

Under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 130,900 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension components corroded

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

Under body corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,953 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 128,053 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,194 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,140 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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BC05 UBB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BC05 UBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BC05 UBB registered?

BC05 UBB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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