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M237 XJK

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

221,680 mi
Last recorded221,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 XJK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 221,680 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 217,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 211,880 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 211,880 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 210,549 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 201,827 miles

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 2 Dec 2019 201,827 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure Rear exhaust silencer missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 27 Dec 2018 191,907 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 191,904 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 182,582 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 182,580 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 181,935 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings and rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 178,072 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 171,377 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 162,822 miles

Corrosion to vehicle in numerous place not excessive or affecting structural strength

Nearside front door has dropped slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 154,260 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 150,186 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 146,716 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 140,131 miles

slight corrosion to rear cross member around exhaust bracket area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 134,156 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 128,231 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 128,231 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,358 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 98,358 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 59,230 miles

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

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

rear tyres age cracked

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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M237 XJK is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 M237 XJK, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M237 XJK registered?

M237 XJK is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 July 2006.

Is M237 XJK safe to buy?

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