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P126 UNG

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,407 mi
Last recorded129,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 UNG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2025 129,407 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill & front step inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner & outer sill & front step inadequately repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2024 129,269 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 129,251 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 128,493 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 128,493 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,552 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 123,604 miles

Rear centre to rear exhaust joint blowing on seal

Fail 14 Jul 2021 123,604 miles

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

Rear centre to rear exhaust joint blowing on seal

Pass 12 Jun 2017 121,639 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,656 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 110,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside centre sill inner and outer signs of corrosion

offside front inner sill showing signs of corrosion

offside rear sill has signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2014 107,593 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 107,522 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 71,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,629 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,984 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 92,695 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 90,265 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,265 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 83,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 77,411 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 67,164 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 67,164 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P126 UNG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P126 UNG, 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 P126 UNG registered?

P126 UNG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is P126 UNG safe to buy?

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