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P585 OET

2005 Mazda Bongo

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,509 mi
Last recorded149,509 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP585 OET
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 149,509 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 149,509 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,923 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 146,914 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various holes along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various holes along outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various holes along inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced various holes along outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 145,064 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 143,534 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened Both rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole nearside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole offside sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 134,603 miles

Spare tyre defective flat ()

front crossmember/radiator support corroded and holed

Pass 2 Feb 2021 130,313 miles

front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2021 130,313 miles

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

front crossmember/radiator support corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 125,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,777 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 122,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 120,072 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slight bind

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back box rubber split

osr inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,426 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 101,757 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,538 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,209 miles

both front wipers torn

both rear brake discs corroded

frpnt bumper cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,737 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 90,968 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 82,472 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 66,691 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 58,108 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 58,108 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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P585 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P585 OET, 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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P585 OET is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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