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K99 KMK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,744 mi
Last recorded240,744 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 KMK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 240,744 miles

Handbrake lever travel almost at maximum

Handbrake performance 16% just passed

Nearside Front Outer CV boot slightly leaking grease

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Oct 2024 238,657 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 30 Sep 2024 238,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Aug 2023 236,695 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (under radiator) is corroded on both areas where it mounts to the chassis. Unable to ascertain the condition of the central rail due to the oil cooler obstructing the view. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight travel on handbrake. Efficiencies met.

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel is deflated and the the visible side is cracking. ()

Fail 26 Aug 2023 236,695 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (under radiator) is corroded on both areas where it mounts to the chassis. Unable to ascertain the condition of the central rail due to the oil cooler obstructing the view. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Slight travel on handbrake. Efficiencies met.

Spare tyre defective Spare wheel is deflated and the the visible side is cracking. ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 234,929 miles

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 234,929 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 232,862 miles

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 232,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks headlamp connection HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED - MELTED AND SMOKING (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping (6.1.7 (g) (i))

No Dipstick no temperature taken

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 230,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

no oil temp taken no dipstick

Fail 21 Aug 2020 230,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Travel (1.1.6 (d))

no oil temp taken no dipstick

Pass 22 Aug 2019 221,713 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 208,748 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 208,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 197,646 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 187,482 miles

Centre Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 187,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 173,490 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 164,481 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 156,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 148,188 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 139,824 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2010 130,432 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 130,432 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 120,735 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 120,735 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 107,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 94,261 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 80,053 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 80,053 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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K99 KMK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K99 KMK, 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 K99 KMK registered?

K99 KMK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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