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N173 HNP

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,438 mi
Last recorded126,438 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN173 HNP
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 126,438 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 126,438 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear lower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 124,603 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 124,583 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 123,278 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front strut mounting brackets appear swollen, probably due to internal corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 123,278 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside rear D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside front strut mounting brackets appear swollen, probably due to internal corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,941 miles

slight leak from transmission oil cooler pipe

Fail 20 Mar 2023 121,939 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

slight leak from transmission oil cooler pipe

Pass 8 Mar 2022 119,673 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 118,468 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 118,436 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 118,152 miles

nearside front brake appears to be binding, low overall efficiency ,recommend further investigation

Pass 14 Mar 2019 115,434 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 115,433 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 113,098 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 113,094 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 197/70r15c (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brakes may be binding unable to prove due to 4wd recommend further investigation

noise from front drive train poss tyres or wheel bearings recommend further investigation

Pass 8 Mar 2017 110,747 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,310 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,401 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 105,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,725 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 103,725 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 100,837 miles

both rear tyres near wear bars and perished recomend renewal 216/65r15 100h

Pass 14 Dec 2010 98,589 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 98,582 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,526 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,472 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 90,472 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear section exhaust becoming rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 86,090 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,748 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 76,715 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front corners of both inner sills and middle section of offside inner sill all holed by corrosion

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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N173 HNP is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N173 HNP, 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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What year was N173 HNP registered?

N173 HNP is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is N173 HNP safe to buy?

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