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N315 ENC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

321,414 mi
Last recorded321,414 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN315 ENC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 321,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 314,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 309,345 miles

Battery support corroded

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis corroded at shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 306,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Central inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Central inner sill corroded

Offside Outer Central outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 299,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under body corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2020 294,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm ( 1.6 limit ) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 290,717 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 282,607 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Fail 1 Jun 2018 282,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

nearside and offside rear inner sills and chassis corroding

Pass 21 Apr 2017 280,181 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 280,177 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2016 277,385 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 270,346 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 265,903 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 251,342 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 242,883 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 225,090 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 215,008 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 206,214 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 181,361 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 161,437 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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N315 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N315 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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What year was N315 ENC registered?

N315 ENC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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