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N265 ENC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

199,069 mi
Last recorded199,069 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 199,069 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 199,035 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 198,905 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 194,300 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame & arms have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue over lower engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes showing signs of deterioration but not allowing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame & suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 194,300 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame & arms have surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue over lower engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bushes showing signs of deterioration but not allowing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub frame & suspension components have surface rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 194,250 miles

Offside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear prescribed area is excessively corroded but the passenger seat has been removed from the vehicle.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,598 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both headlamp outputs deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 172,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn inner edge and has perishing to tread/wall not deep enough to reach ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge and has perishing to outer wall and tread not deep enogh to reach ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre section slight corrosion

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front anti roll bar link slight freeplay

nearside front tyre wearing edges and has nail in tread

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to fuel tank

Fail 31 May 2016 172,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn inner edge and has perishing to tread/wall not deep enough to reach ply (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing inner edge and has perishing to outer wall and tread not deep enogh to reach ply (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint rack area (2.3.3b)

engine has oil leaks

exhaust centre section slight corrosion

front brake discs slight wear

nearside front anti roll bar link slight freeplay

nearside front tyre wearing edges and has nail in tread

unable to check full length of brake pipes due to fuel tank

Pass 2 Jun 2015 169,898 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm slight wear on inner edge and cracks in walls and tread

Fail 2 Jun 2015 169,895 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine has oil leaks

nearside rear tyre on 3mm and cracks in walls and tread

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

offside rear tyre on 3mm slight wear on inner edge and cracks in walls and tread

Pass 29 May 2014 165,359 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

unable to check full lenght of front to rear brake pipe due to fuel tank and covers

Fail 22 May 2014 165,359 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

offside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre on 3mm and slight wear on inner edge

unable to check full lenght of front to rear brake pipe due to fuel tank and covers

Pass 6 Jul 2013 162,057 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside front tyre has nail in tread

Pass 28 May 2012 156,272 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine has slight oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 145,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 142,815 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 140,478 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 140,478 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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N265 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 133,806 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 N265 ENC, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Bongo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N265 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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