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N172 CVN

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

242,003 mi
Last recorded242,003 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 CVN
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 242,003 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

overall vehicle condition extremely corroded deemed unsafe.

Front Front radiator mounting badly corroded inadequately repaired likely to fall out

Fail 4 Apr 2024 241,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Entire sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Entire sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Coolant radiator attachment (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Coolant radiator attachment (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached Front bush nut+bolt loose! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack fixing bolts missing to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp wiring needs re routing

Fail 3 Feb 2024 241,929 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray inescure/corroded (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator mounting badly corroded inadequately repaired likely to fall out.

overall vehicle condition extremely corroded deemed unsafe.

Pass 21 Oct 2022 234,657 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator surport/cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower excessive corrosion to panel below headlamp

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner and outer panel excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner panel repair insecure

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel front near suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer arch excessively corroded behind wheel

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 234,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (behind wheel) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel(behind wheel ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front radiator surport/cross member excessively corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower excessive corrosion to panel below headlamp

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear Inner and outer panel excessively corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner panel repair insecure

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panel front near suspension tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner and outer arch excessively corroded behind wheel

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 219,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 219,307 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 218,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 217,631 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Sep 2018 211,269 miles

corrosion underbody

Fail 28 Aug 2018 211,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 1 Sep 2017 201,651 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 201,651 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 195,614 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 192,705 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/s , o/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/ worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor , n/s , o/s shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 192,705 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush N/s , o/s (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm/ worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor , n/s , o/s shock mounts (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 May 2015 186,380 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 186,372 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 179,160 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp aims faint

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f tyre on legal limit in places

slight corrosion both front inner sills

slight deteriation n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 20 Oct 2014 179,160 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both headlamp aims faint

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f tyre on legal limit in places

slight corrosion both front inner sills

slight deteriation n/s/f lower ball joint dust cover

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Apr 2014 170,505 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2014 170,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 150,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Apr 2013 150,817 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 24 Apr 2012 133,757 miles

3 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts

Fail 28 Apr 2011 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 114,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,340 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 9,759 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 9,569 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 9,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 86,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,317 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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N172 CVN is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 130,909 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 N172 CVN, 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 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N172 CVN is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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