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J66 CGJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

190,558 mi
Last recorded190,558 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 CGJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2023 190,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front front of wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 183,686 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

o/s front inner wing corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Apr 2021 172,873 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 172,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 162,415 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 162,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 183,201 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 68,947 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

front cross member supporting radiator corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 160,610 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 7 Jul 2015 160,604 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

nsr axle outer seal leaking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 154,405 miles

Nearside rear axle outer oil seal leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2014 154,395 miles

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

Nearside rear axle outer oil seal leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,622 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 149,612 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 144,235 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 133,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 123,211 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 111,612 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 111,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 100,748 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,551 miles

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking

Pass 12 Jul 2006 86,137 miles

Nearside rear axle oil seal leaking.

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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J66 CGJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J66 CGJ, 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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J66 CGJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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