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R303 PEL

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,849 mi
Last recorded219,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 PEL
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 219,849 miles

Extensive corrosion to vehicle body , under body holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

Front body trim grill adrift

Nearside Rear Lamp temporary repair with tape

Offside Rear wheel arch extensivly corroded & covered with tape

engine auxiliary drive belts loose

Pass 7 Jul 2021 214,475 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch extensivly corroded & covered with tape

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

extensive corrosion to vehicle body , under body holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

front body trim grill adrift

Fail 22 Jun 2021 214,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced lamp damaged, repaired with tape (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached system extensivly corroded (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel arch extensivly corroded covered with tape

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

extensive corrosion to vehicle body , under body holed by corrosion outside prescribed areas

front grill adrift

Pass 24 Jun 2020 210,824 miles

Central Lower vehicle body corroded , rusty holes outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front grill adrift

Fail 24 Jun 2020 210,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lamp damaged (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Lower vehicle body corroded , rusty holes outside prescribed areas

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front grill adrift

Pass 10 Jul 2019 206,691 miles

Nearside Rear lamp temporary repair with tape

Offside Lower body corrosion outside prescribed areas ( rusty hole in outer sill & rusty hole under vehicle

Offside Rear lamp temporary repair with tape

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded & temporary repair with tape

front grill damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2019 206,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rusty sharp edge, rusty hole (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lamp temporary repair with tape

Nearside Rear wheel arch trim adrift , body corroded

Offside Lower body corrosion outside prescribed areas ( rusty hole in outer sill & rusty hole under vehicle

Offside Rear lamp temporary repair with tape

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded & temporary repair with tape

front grill damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2018 196,011 miles

Nearside Front tyre void of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Nearside Rear wheel arch plastic trim deteriorated & body corrosion

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower body sill corroded

Offside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded temporary repair with tape

front grill damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2017 183,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower body corrosion just outside prescribed area,under vehicle

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on outer rdge

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill rusty hole adjacent to prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Offside Front Lower body corrosion rusty hole,just outside prescribed area,under vehicle.

Offside Rear body condition, extensive corrosion large rusty hole ,temporary repair with tape.

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front grill damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2017 183,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced broken & rubber bush missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower body corrosion just outside prescribed area,under vehicle

Nearside Front tyre tread depth low on outer rdge

Nearside Rear Lower outer sill rusty hole adjacent to prescribed area

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with tape

Offside Front Lower body corrosion rusty hole,just outside prescribed area,under vehicle.

Offside Rear body condition, extensive corrosion large rusty hole ,temporary repair with tape.

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

front grill damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 117,613 miles

o/s inner sill corroded/holed ( not within any 30 cm )

Pass 28 Jun 2013 105,130 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 105,128 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 97,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 97,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 87,471 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,469 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,148 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,258 miles

vehicle condition underneath in various areas surface corrosion.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 65,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 56,932 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 50,250 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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R303 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver 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 R303 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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R303 PEL is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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