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R113 JBJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,160 mi
Last recorded242,160 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 JBJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 242,160 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

both rear loer inner wheel arches corroded not in prescribed areas

sweat at fuel tank area

Pass 26 Apr 2019 235,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front of arch /sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 228,510 miles

both front tyres cracking/ deteriorated in tread

both rear lower wheel wells corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2018 228,510 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill not attached (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres cracking/ deteriorated in tread

both rear lower wheel wells corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

general under body corrosion

nearside front inner sill corroded

nearside rear inner arch corroded

Pass 6 May 2017 221,178 miles

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

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

both front tyres faces cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2016 215,312 miles

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

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

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

rust to inner sills n/s and o/s..

Pass 17 Apr 2015 209,543 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 208,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 208,194 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 203,704 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play to o/s/f rack spindle

some smoke on accelleration

Fail 31 Aug 2013 303,399 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

play to o/s/f rack spindle

some smoke on accelleration

Pass 17 Sep 2012 192,075 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 191,886 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 179,420 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

Fail 21 Sep 2011 179,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside front inner sill corroded and holed

Pass 21 Sep 2010 165,353 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 153,057 miles

all four tyres

Fail 17 Sep 2009 153,057 miles

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

all four tyres

Pass 17 Sep 2008 134,382 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 114,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 114,888 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 96,648 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 78,238 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 78,238 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R113 JBJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R113 JBJ, 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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R113 JBJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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