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N357 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

159,112 mi
Last recorded159,112 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN357 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 159,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 149,096 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 149,019 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 141,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 132,457 miles

Light corrosion to both inner steps/sills

Pass 12 Jul 2017 124,273 miles

Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 119,854 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 111,663 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nsf tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2014 108,686 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front and rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2013 107,191 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 107,153 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 106,216 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 103,970 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 103,915 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2010 101,149 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 101,149 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 91,285 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 85,700 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 85,671 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 75,668 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 65,073 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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N357 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 N357 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 N357 BRC registered?

N357 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is N357 BRC safe to buy?

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