2005 MAZDA BONGO2.5L Diesel

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass on 13 October 2025 at 116,375 miles. While the most recent result indicates no defects, the maintenance trend shows significant instability leading up to that date. Consecutive failures in June and September 2025 suggest that the vehicle suffered from recurring mechanical issues that were only addressed shortly before the final test. The transition from two failures to a pass within four months indicates that the owner was reacting to MOT testing requirements rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. At 116,375 miles, this 21-year-old Mazda Bongo reflects a low average of approximately 5,542 miles per year. The data reveals a highly irregular usage pattern in recent years. Between June 2024 and June 2025, the vehicle covered only 1,912 miles, and between September 2025 and October 2025, it recorded a mere one mile of recorded travel. Such low annual mileage on a vehicle of this age often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion due to infrequent operation. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and suspension system, as the Bongo is prone to significant rust in the sills and floor pans. Given the long periods of standing indicated by the mileage, check for perished tyres, degraded brake lines, and fluid leaks from the drivetrain. The repeated failures in 2025, despite lacking specific defect descriptions in this summary, imply that components such as the braking system or emissions hardware required immediate attention to meet minimum road standards.