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T905 UCF

2002 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

211,932 mi
Last recorded211,932 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Mazda Bongo118,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT905 UCF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 211,932 miles

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

under body corrosion but not structural

Fail 29 Aug 2025 211,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

under body corrosion but not structural

Pass 6 Jun 2024 208,337 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 199,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 191,701 miles

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

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

unable to see rear pads properly

Fail 28 Sep 2021 191,701 miles

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

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

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

unable to see rear pads properly

Pass 22 Oct 2020 181,753 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 172,210 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 172,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 163,948 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 163,948 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 160,139 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 159,714 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 153,436 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 153,422 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 142,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 142,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 136,874 miles

front crossmember slightly rusty

n/s/f seal panel slightly rusty

o/s/f seal panel slightly rusty

radiator slightly deteriated

rear antiroll bar slightly deteriated

rear axle beam slightly deteriated

Fail 28 Jul 2014 136,874 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front crossmember slightly rusty

n/s/f seal panel slightly rusty

o/s/f seal panel slightly rusty

radiator slightly deteriated

rear antiroll bar slightly deteriated

rear axle beam slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 131,562 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 123,729 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 118,282 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,044 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

off side rear tyre inner sligly detereated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 102,385 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

space saver wheel as spare

Pass 21 Jul 2008 93,923 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 82,250 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 82,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 69,860 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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T905 UCF is a 2002 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2002 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 118,797 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 T905 UCF, 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 24 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T905 UCF is a 2002 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 July 2002.

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