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YD05 TBE

2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee127,194 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 TBE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 111,204 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 108,712 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 106,288 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 106,288 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 106,258 miles

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

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

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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YD05 TBE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 127,194 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD05 TBE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 TBE registered?

YD05 TBE is a 2005 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is YD05 TBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 TBE shows 6 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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