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WM05 YKF

2005 Mazda Bongo

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,315 mi
Last recorded167,315 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM05 YKF
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 167,315 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 167,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 155,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear water ingress in lamp unit

Fail 12 Sep 2024 155,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner position lamp not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced badly faded (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear water ingress in lamp unit

Pass 26 Sep 2023 146,825 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2022 132,025 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 132,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 110,360 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 110,360 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,764 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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WM05 YKF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WM05 YKF, 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 WM05 YKF registered?

WM05 YKF is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is WM05 YKF safe to buy?

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