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R289 PEL

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

262,370 mi
Last recorded262,370 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 262,370 miles

Corrosion (some significant) around rear spring mountings, in rear frame rails, rear inner wheel arches, front outriggers, side panels and side panel supports/strengtheners

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 262,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion (some significant) around rear spring mountings, in rear frame rails, rear inner wheel arches, front outriggers, side panels and side panel supports/strengtheners

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting D bushings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 252,922 miles

corrosion n/s/r not prescribed area

slight exhaust blow flexi pipe

Fail 10 Feb 2021 252,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

corrosion n/s/r not prescribed area

slight exhaust blow flexi pipe

Pass 5 Jul 2019 245,124 miles

corrosion to underside chassis

handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

Fail 2 Jul 2019 245,123 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion to underside chassis

handbrake lever reserve travel close to limit

nearside centre inner and outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018 238,749 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s inner sill

corrosion to under side

excessive corrosion to n/s inner sill outside of prescribed area

Fail 2 Jul 2018 238,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to o/s inner sill

corrosion to under side

excessive corrosion to n/s inner sill outside of prescribed area

Pass 28 Jun 2017 220,522 miles

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

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside front headlight image just acceptable/deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Jun 2017 220,522 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working internals corroded (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside front headlight image just acceptable/deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 202,614 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small coolant weep from rear heater pipes

Fail 8 Jun 2016 202,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

small coolant weep from rear heater pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2015 186,839 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 186,839 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2013 185,367 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 174,121 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 174,121 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 161,847 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 161,847 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 151,513 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 151,513 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 141,780 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 130,529 miles

small damaged to n/s/r lens inside lens no white light showing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 130,529 miles

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

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

small damaged to n/s/r lens inside lens no white light showing

Pass 16 Jul 2007 122,589 miles

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)

outer sill covers fitted

rear anti-roll bar d bushes slighty worn

Fail 16 Jul 2007 122,589 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear anti-roll bar d bushes slighty worn

Fail 5 Jul 2007 122,388 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 112,339 miles

front tyres wearing, nsf tyre worn to limits, front brake pads worn past service limits

small crack nsr light lens,osf antiroll bar link worn

Fail 3 Jul 2006 112,339 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing, nsf tyre worn to limits, front brake pads worn past service limits

small crack nsr light lens,osf antiroll bar link worn

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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R289 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 R289 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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R289 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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