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N275 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

136,841 mi
Last recorded136,841 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 136,841 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 136,841 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 134,538 miles

suspension components has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 26 Jun 2018 134,532 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components has slight corrosion

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 131,204 miles

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

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

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2016 129,578 miles

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2016 129,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2015 125,141 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 125,141 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 118,772 miles

Front headlight patterns weak

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 112,617 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 105,259 miles

front bumper cracked on o/s

Fail 4 May 2011 105,259 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bumper cracked on o/s

Pass 29 Apr 2010 103,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 100,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 93,587 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 93,587 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 85,829 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,504 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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N275 BRC 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 N275 BRC, 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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What year was N275 BRC registered?

N275 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is N275 BRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 BRC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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