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N18 NGO

2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,342 mi
Last recorded113,342 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee123,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 NGO
MakeMazda
ModelBongo Friendee
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 113,342 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 111,324 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 110,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 110,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,692 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2023 108,689 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases behind flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

rear exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2022 107,078 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 107,078 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 105,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 103,371 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 101,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 99,969 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 99,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

coolant leak

nearside outer sill heavily holed and corroded but not within any prescribed area

Fail 7 Sep 2016 99,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer sill heavily holed and corroded but with a prescribed area.

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

coolant leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 98,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 94,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

incorrect battery fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2013 89,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2013 89,986 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 85,845 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 85,845 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,602 miles

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 81,602 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 73,557 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 73,557 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 60,757 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 60,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,938 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,883 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo Friendee?

Based on 13,340 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
4,903
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 259
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 250
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 227
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 198
Stop lamp not working 162
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N18 NGO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 123,308 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 Friendee fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 259 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N18 NGO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo Friendee typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda Bongo Friendee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N18 NGO is a 2006 Mazda Bongo Friendee, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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