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S531 HCG

2006 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

216,507 mi
Last recorded216,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 HCG
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 216,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Radiator mounting corroded

both rear inner qaurter panels corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 216,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Radiator mounting corroded

both rear inner qaurter panels corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2024 215,288 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2024 215,288 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 211,456 miles

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

Inner and outer sills corroded/weak

Pass 12 Oct 2022 209,125 miles

Offside inner sill corroded, not considered structural

Fail 29 Sep 2022 209,123 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside inner sill corroded, not considered structural

Pass 8 Oct 2021 205,268 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 205,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 198,789 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 198,789 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front inner sills Rear offside inner wheel arch Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 187,660 miles

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Radiator mounting deteriorated

Fail 3 Sep 2019 187,636 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills and both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

Radiator mounting deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2018 178,910 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 178,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 169,064 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 169,063 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 156,514 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 151,409 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 151,409 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 140,069 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill area showing corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2015 140,064 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill area showing corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2014 134,868 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 129,261 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2012 122,338 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 121,169 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 120,044 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 116,356 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 109,463 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 101,250 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 101,250 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 95,471 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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S531 HCG is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 S531 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S531 HCG registered?

S531 HCG is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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