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S495 HCG

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,334 mi
Last recorded162,334 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 162,334 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 162,334 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 158,960 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 148,134 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 136,160 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 136,148 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 134,802 miles

both n/s and o/s inner signs signs of heavy corrosion/holes.

o/s/f road wheel tight on rotation (suspect slight brake bind)

o/s/r tyre valve badly cracked/perished.

Pass 23 Oct 2020 133,576 miles

Front Inner Sills corroded and holed

Rear Inner Sills corroded and holed

Pass 23 Oct 2019 132,897 miles

damage to n/s/r lamp unit.

hole/signs of corrosion to o/s/f sill section (a previous patch corroded through)

rear wheel arches signs of rust/corrosion.

slight blow rear exhaust box.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 132,897 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower cross member/radiator support on both n/s and o/s. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

damage to n/s/r lamp unit.

hole/signs of corrosion to o/s/f sill section (a previous patch corroded through)

rear wheel arches signs of rust/corrosion.

slight blow rear exhaust box.

Pass 2 Oct 2018 132,032 miles

hole/signs of corrosion to o/s/f sill section (a previous patch corroded through)

rear wheel arches signs of rust/corrosion.

Pass 16 Oct 2017 131,305 miles

both front tyres starting to crack/perish.

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm and cracked/perished.

o/s/f brake tight on rotation.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 131,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lamp showing white light. (1.2.1e)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back end of outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded back end of outer sill section. (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres starting to crack/perish.

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm and cracked/perished.

o/s/f brake tight on rotation.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 128,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 125,885 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 122,289 miles

damage n/s/r lens

Fail 23 Sep 2014 122,289 miles

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

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

damage n/s/r lens

Pass 8 Oct 2013 116,337 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 116,337 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 111,177 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 102,406 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,122 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 93,716 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 89,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 81,619 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,141 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S495 HCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S495 HCG, 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 S495 HCG registered?

S495 HCG is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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