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N189 AHD

2006 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

172,197 mi
Last recorded172,197 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 172,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 166,112 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 161,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 159,084 miles

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

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

underside covered in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2021 157,878 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 157,871 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 154,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2019 154,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 148,009 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 148,002 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking engine (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure locking bolt loose (2.4.G.3a)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 143,113 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2015 137,521 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 122,692 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 107,442 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 97,647 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both vehicle batterys insecure (no holding brac kets)

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

Fail 10 Jul 2012 97,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both vehicle batterys insecure (no holding brac kets)

nearside front wiper blade rubber slightly split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 93,586 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

long parking brake lever travel

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link boot burst

o/s/f c.v. boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,609 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,735 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 83,011 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 83,643 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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N189 AHD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N189 AHD, 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 N189 AHD registered?

N189 AHD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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