2006 Mazda Bongo 2.0L Petrol · WH55 JVP

The 2006 Mazda Bongo presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass on 28 January 2026 at 122,549 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a vehicle approaching its twentieth birthday. The trajectory over the past three years shows a clear resolution of earlier faults: the January 2023 failure flagged a seized or binding service brake system, a non-functioning rear fog lamp, and deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust covers, yet the retest the following day passed cleanly, suggesting those items were addressed promptly. The 2024 test recorded minor advisories on front and rear tyre tread condition and a localised windscreen chip, all of which were resolved before the 2025 and 2026 tests. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,127 miles per year over two decades is entirely typical for a working van of this type. The record shows consistent annual testing with no significant gaps, and the odometer readings progress steadily from 105,712 miles in January 2023 through 110,040 miles in January 2024, 117,046 miles in January 2025, and 122,549 miles in January 2026. That equates to approximately 4,300 to 7,000 miles per year in the most recent period, indicating regular use rather than long-term standing. No anomalous jumps or suspicious drops appear in the data. A buyer should still carry out a focused physical inspection despite the clean 2026 result. The recurring appearance of deteriorated ball joint dust covers and track rod end boots across multiple tests suggests the front suspension rubber components have been a persistent weak point, and any perished or split boots should be checked for underlying joint wear. The 2023 brake efficiency failure, even though rectified the next day, warrants a thorough inspection of the rear brake calipers, handbrake mechanism, and brake lines for corrosion or binding, particularly on a commercial vehicle that may have spent time standing between jobs. Tyre condition advisories in 2024 point to age-related cracking rather than aggressive driving, but all four tyres should be examined for sidewall perishing given the vehicle's age. Finally, inspect the chassis rails, sills, and load floor for corrosion, as a 2006 Bongo used for commercial work may have endured years of heavy loading and road salt exposure.