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X605 HDO

2001 Mazda Bongo

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,207 mi
Last recorded177,207 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Mazda Bongo118,444 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX605 HDO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 177,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 177,206 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 169,373 miles

Rear AXLE HAS SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERCARRAGE HAS BEEN UNDERSEALED

Pass 26 Jan 2024 166,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 166,818 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 158,534 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 15 Feb 2023 158,530 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2022 151,825 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 151,819 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 138,088 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 138,086 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,495 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 121,705 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 120,166 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

undertray and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 26 Apr 2017 120,159 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (2.4.G.1)

undertray and sill trims fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 3 May 2016 118,877 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 118,853 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 114,116 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 114,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 111,572 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2013 108,290 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2012 106,654 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 106,654 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 103,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,500 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,890 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 91,587 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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X605 HDO is a 2001 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 118,444 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 X605 HDO, 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 25 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X605 HDO registered?

X605 HDO is a 2001 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X605 HDO safe to buy?

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