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SW55 PLZ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,402 mi
Last recorded144,402 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 PLZ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 144,402 miles

brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Fail 15 Apr 2024 139,432 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

brake pipes undersealed at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,887 miles

all underside and brake pipes covered in underseal

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlight beam images poor

Fail 14 Mar 2023 135,886 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all underside and brake pipes covered in underseal

both front tyres worn on edges

both headlight beam images poor

Pass 26 Oct 2021 124,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

underside including all brake pipes covered in underseal

Pass 7 Nov 2020 118,285 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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SW55 PLZ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW55 PLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW55 PLZ registered?

SW55 PLZ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is SW55 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW55 PLZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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