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HX05 XJF

2011 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,922 mi
Last recorded229,922 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda Bongo134,509 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 XJF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 229,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 224,122 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 224,122 miles

Emissions unable to be completed back box detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 214,926 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 207,276 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 199,123 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 199,123 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 187,649 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 180,795 miles

Passenger side headlight deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 166,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto fluid leaking from breather. Investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2019 166,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust hanger requires welding

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto fluid leaking from breather. Investigate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 161,055 miles

Both headlights deteriorated

Factory fitted h.i.d. Lights fitted but no sign of self levelling system or washers. Have to assume standard JDM

Fail 27 Jun 2018 161,055 miles

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

Both headlights deteriorated

Factory fitted h.i.d. Lights fitted but no sign of self levelling system or washers. Have to assume standard JDM

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 153,030 miles

osf & nsf tyres worn on outer edges & starting to split & perrish in tread

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 15 Jun 2017 153,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf & nsf tyres worn on outer edges & starting to split & perrish in tread

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2016 145,227 miles

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

bonnet stay insecure

corrosion to front & rear suspension components

exhaust fixings corroded

mud obscuring some underside components

oil leaks

wipers smear & nearside starting to split

Pass 10 Jul 2015 139,947 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

M.I.L. light on

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tailgate light inop

Fail 10 Jul 2015 139,947 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

M.I.L. light on

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tailgate light inop

Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 134,324 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 125,760 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 114,197 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,781 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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HX05 XJF is a 2011 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 134,509 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 HX05 XJF, 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 15 years old, this Mazda Bongo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HX05 XJF registered?

HX05 XJF is a 2011 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2011.

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