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NJ05 AWU

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ05 AWU
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 147,110 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside rear sill damaged/corroding

oil leaks at gearbox area

Fail 7 Nov 2025 147,110 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriorating

offside rear sill damaged/corroding

oil leaks at gearbox area

Pass 19 Nov 2024 140,929 miles

front fog lights have tape around them

offside rear sill panel damaged/corroded

oil dampness around engine

underbody undersealed

Fail 19 Nov 2024 140,929 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

front fog lights have tape around them

offside rear sill panel damaged/corroded

oil dampness around engine

underbody undersealed

Pass 22 Nov 2023 137,619 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 134,032 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,453 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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NJ05 AWU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 NJ05 AWU, 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 NJ05 AWU registered?

NJ05 AWU is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is NJ05 AWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ05 AWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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