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HS06 MSU

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

184,993 mi
Last recorded184,993 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS06 MSU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 184,993 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2025 184,992 miles

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Oct 2024 176,915 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 176,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 166,787 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 166,787 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excess wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 157,415 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 149,864 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 149,864 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 142,504 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 130,412 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 128,660 miles

Rear Unable to inspect rear brake pads

Fail 22 May 2019 128,660 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Unable to inspect rear brake pads

Pass 1 May 2018 124,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,318 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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HS06 MSU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HS06 MSU, 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 HS06 MSU registered?

HS06 MSU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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