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R487 XWO

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

256,247 mi
Last recorded256,247 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 XWO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 256,247 miles

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

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 251,349 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 249,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Significant areas rusted and blistered not holed

Fail 29 Mar 2021 249,978 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Tow bar mounting area corroded and holed (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill/floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill/floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner wheel arch corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Outrigger corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill/floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Significant areas rusted and blistered not holed

Pass 14 May 2020 249,071 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs have corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check the condition of the brake pads due to wheel / caliper design

unable to check the condition of the rear brake discs due to wheel / caliper design

Pass 6 Sep 2018 247,003 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 246,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside outer sill corroded outside prescribed area

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 231,141 miles

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

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front inner sill corroded

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 231,241 miles

Nearside Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

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

n/s off/side inner sills slight corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 227,866 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Fail 4 Aug 2015 227,866 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside inner sill corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 222,452 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 222,451 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 217,514 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 194,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 194,034 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front cross member corroded

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 18 Jun 2010 189,981 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 182,384 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 169,871 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 155,429 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,078 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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R487 XWO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R487 XWO, 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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R487 XWO is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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