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SK55 TBS

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,057 mi
Last recorded103,057 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 TBS
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 103,057 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 98,377 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 98,216 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 93,904 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 91,380 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 91,380 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both front position lamps out (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2022 82,302 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue around engine and gearbox.

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

Spare wheel under-inflated.

Various points of slight corrosion on vehicle.

Fail 8 Aug 2022 82,302 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Wipers smearing slightly. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil residue around engine and gearbox.

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

Spare wheel under-inflated.

Various points of slight corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 19 Aug 2021 72,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,138 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 66,263 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 66,263 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 57,464 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 48,852 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2017 39,260 miles

vehicle under sealed

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,010 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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SK55 TBS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SK55 TBS, 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 SK55 TBS registered?

SK55 TBS is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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