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T359 BDV

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

119,882 mi
Last recorded119,882 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT359 BDV
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 119,882 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2023 118,985 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 118,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Wheel arches corroding

Fail 2 Jul 2021 118,692 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users cooling system (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Temp spare fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Both front inner arches are corroded & holed

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle underside, suspension & braking components are corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2019 118,661 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 118,661 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,060 miles

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front headlamp in poor condition.

Fail 14 Sep 2018 114,060 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front headlamp in poor condition.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 110,232 miles

Central Rear High level stop light in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2017 110,232 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Central Rear High level stop light in poor condition.

Nearside Rear Exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Offside Front Headlamp in poor condition.

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,845 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2016 107,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

General underside corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 106,289 miles

off side rear sill corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 106,289 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 102,746 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 98,182 miles

Aftermarket pedal covers fitted

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Aftermarket pedal covers fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 92,589 miles

Nearside rear brake back plate damp

Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,340 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres treads cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2010 87,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres treads cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,334 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,334 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2008 75,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 73,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,798 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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T359 BDV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 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 T359 BDV, 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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T359 BDV is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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