2005 Mazda Bongo MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Bongo models manufactured in 2005, based on 4,389 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2005 Mazda Bongo vintage page → (55.5% current pass rate)2005 Mazda Bongo MOT Analysis
The 2005 Mazda Bongo has an MOT pass rate of 57.7% based on 4,389 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 135,767 miles on the odometer. With a 42.3% failure rate, the 2005 Bongo is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2005 Mazda Bongo is Suspension, responsible for 14.6% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500. Body, chassis, structure is the second most common issue at 10.3%. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment follows at 7.7%.
Top failures specific to 2005 models only. The overall Bongo page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 14.6% | 642 |
| 2 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 10.3% | 451 |
| 3 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 7.7% | 339 |
| 4 | Brakes | 7.3% | 320 |
| 5 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 2.7% | 120 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.5% | 108 |
| 7 | Visibility | 2.3% | 99 |
| 8 | Steering | 1.8% | 81 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 1.0% | 44 |
| 10 | Non-component Advisories | 0.4% | 19 |
| 11 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.3% | 14 |
| 12 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 3 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 135,767 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1.08 | 14.6% | 642 |
| Body & Structure | 0.76 | 10.3% | 451 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 0.57 | 7.7% | 339 |
| Brakes | 0.54 | 7.3% | 320 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.20 | 2.7% | 120 |
| Tyres | 0.18 | 2.5% | 108 |
| Visibility | 0.17 | 2.3% | 99 |
| Steering | 0.14 | 1.8% | 81 |
| Seat Belts | 0.07 | 1.0% | 44 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.03 | 0.4% | 19 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.02 | 0.3% | 14 |
| Wheels | 0.01 | 0.1% | 3 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2005 Mazda Bongo has an MOT pass rate of 57.7% based on 4,389 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 135,767 miles on the odometer. With a 42.3% failure rate, the 2005 Bongo is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2005 Mazda Bongo, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 135,767 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Suspension — 14.6% of failures
Suspension issues account for 14.6% of MOT failures on 2005 Mazda Bongo models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Body, chassis, structure — 10.3% of failures
Body, chassis, structure issues account for 10.3% of MOT failures on 2005 Mazda Bongo models. Body and structure failures include excessive corrosion, sharp edges, loose panels, and damage to the vehicle frame. Rust is the primary concern, especially on older vehicles or those exposed to road salt. Typical repair costs: £100–500+. Pre-MOT check: Inspect sills, wheel arches, door bottoms, and the chassis for rust. Surface rust is acceptable but structural corrosion or holes will fail. Check that all doors, bonnet, and boot close securely.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 7.7% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 7.7% of MOT failures on 2005 Mazda Bongo models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.