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N348 JMB

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,080 mi
Last recorded170,080 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 JMB
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2018 170,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger - inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger - inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 159,973 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes binding slightly.

o/s inner sill corroded, not structural.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 159,873 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak ()

front brakes binding slightly.

o/s inner sill corroded, not structural.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 149,042 miles

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

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

small amount of corrosion to o/s inner sill.

Fail 15 Nov 2016 149,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front radiator crossmember corroded

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

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

small amount of corrosion to o/s inner sill.

Pass 1 Dec 2015 138,645 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 138,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj worn (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

unable to gas test due to exhaust.

Pass 24 Nov 2014 130,822 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 130,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre section of n/s inner sill corroded.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 124,374 miles

n/s outer sill corroded and holed. not structural.

water pipe under car leaking slightly due to corrosion.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 124,374 miles

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

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

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

n/s outer sill corroded and holed. not structural.

water pipe under car leaking slightly due to corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,593 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2011 113,567 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 113,480 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 106,531 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 106,531 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 98,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 98,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,062 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 78,168 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 71,802 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in steering collumn

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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N348 JMB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N348 JMB, 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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N348 JMB is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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