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P659 GJK

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

143,075 mi
Last recorded143,075 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP659 GJK
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 143,075 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank dented

Nearside Front nearside battery loose but not likely to fall out

Offside off side sill has had extensive welding carried out and is undersealed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

oil cooler leak

power steering oil leak

rear differential corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2025 143,059 miles

Nearside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside lower sill corroded and weak and requires welding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank dented

Nearside Front nearside battery loose but not likely to fall out

Offside off side sill has had extensive welding carried out and is undersealed

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

gearbox oil leak

oil cooler leak

power steering oil leak

rear differential corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 138,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 Worn On Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil Filter Badly Corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse Light not working

Fail 8 Feb 2024 138,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/65/15 Worn On Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner And Outer Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil Filter Badly Corroded

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Reverse Light not working

Pass 6 Feb 2023 135,142 miles

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

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

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

advise oil filter corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 135,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise oil filter corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 133,373 miles

Front Cross Member Radiator support Corroded And holed

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 133,372 miles

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

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

Front Cross Member Radiator support Corroded And holed

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,262 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 130,262 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 127,018 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

fuel tank dented

Pass 16 Jul 2018 119,596 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 119,596 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 118,357 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 118,357 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 114,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sill (6.1.A.1)

both head light aim in poor condition

Fail 14 Jul 2016 114,626 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion iner sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

both head light aim in poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2015 100,941 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 100,941 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.E.4c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 93,587 miles

Fuel tank damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 93,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 90,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake cable bracket insecure at offside

slight movement at steering wheel/column areas

some damage to fueltank and offside rear chassis leg

Fail 15 Jul 2013 90,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake cable bracket insecure at offside

slight movement at steering wheel/column areas

some damage to fueltank and offside rear chassis leg

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

fuel tank damaged

handbrake cable bracket insecure offside

nearside battery insecure

offside rear chassis box section damaged

Fail 14 Jul 2012 88,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

fuel tank damaged

handbrake cable bracket insecure offside

nearside battery insecure

offside rear chassis box section damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2011 87,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 86,009 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 86,009 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 80,031 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 66,473 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 59,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P659 GJK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 P659 GJK, 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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P659 GJK is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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