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VT55 UAJ

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,267 mi
Last recorded124,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT55 UAJ
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres lightly cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 124,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres lightly cracked within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 114,643 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2024 114,643 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 100,299 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,169 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 87,053 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,345 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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VT55 UAJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VT55 UAJ, 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 VT55 UAJ registered?

VT55 UAJ is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is VT55 UAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT55 UAJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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