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N231 AHD

2006 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,786 mi
Last recorded225,786 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda Bongo130,909 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN231 AHD
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 225,786 miles

both inner rear wheel arches corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 225,786 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking at engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both inner rear wheel arches corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2020 206,093 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 204,921 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Pass 9 Aug 2018 203,833 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake pedal spongey

Pass 31 Oct 2016 201,676 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 200,154 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 200,142 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 194,996 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 194,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 186,555 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 186,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 178,573 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 178,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 120,438 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 120,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 162,519 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 162,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 151,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 134,542 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 120,920 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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N231 AHD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N231 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 N231 AHD registered?

N231 AHD is a 2006 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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