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C9 SWJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,539 mi
Last recorded137,539 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SWJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2022 137,539 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2022 137,513 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure door mounted (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting forward of rear wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member also nearside and offside sections of body missing. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 134,239 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 131,033 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 131,033 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,346 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 19 Apr 2019 128,337 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 125,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Feb 2018 125,728 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides front pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 124,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 119,842 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 119,842 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general surface corrosion front suspension

o/s centre inner sill holed

Pass 6 May 2014 112,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,823 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 112,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

batteries insacure

both front track rod gaitors perished

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front brake bind

underside corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 108,534 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 108,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 104,762 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 104,430 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust System Corroded.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 86,999 miles

underside heavily covered with underseal

Pass 29 Mar 2010 80,811 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

underside covered with heavy coating of underseal

Pass 28 Apr 2009 70,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 68,135 miles

front wiper blades worn

Pass 18 Jun 2007 62,278 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 57,477 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C9 SWJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 C9 SWJ, 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 C9 SWJ registered?

C9 SWJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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