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SK05 BDA

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,942 mi
Last recorded74,942 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 BDA
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 74,942 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 74,847 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 71,704 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear suspension bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,086 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 68,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 64,866 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 64,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working lamp at tailgate (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested due to condition of lens (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,647 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Non-obligatory stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens deteriorated. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 55,988 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 51,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn bald inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2017 46,827 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 17 Jun 2016 66,235 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 66,233 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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SK05 BDA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SK05 BDA, 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 SK05 BDA registered?

SK05 BDA is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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