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R287 PEL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,927 mi
Last recorded160,927 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 160,927 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 157,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 157,483 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 145,965 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 145,965 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 138,507 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 126,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2015 126,562 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 109,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner sill slight corrosion

Fail 15 Dec 2012 101,359 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,889 miles

Offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall.

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 97,088 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 95,806 miles

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

offside front tyre cut has been glued

offside rear fog lamp starting to discolour

Pass 11 Jun 2008 94,560 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 92,595 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 83,135 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 83,135 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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R287 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R287 PEL, 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 R287 PEL registered?

R287 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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