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N357 XOD

2005 Mazda Bongo

White Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

254,201 mi
Last recorded254,201 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 254,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 247,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear hub fluid leak

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 247,390 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear hub fluid leak

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 246,510 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 246,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold/turbo (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 235,537 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 224,692 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 215,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2014 215,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 199,538 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 184,363 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 184,363 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jan 2010 172,743 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 172,660 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 164,471 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 164,471 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 146,909 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 146,820 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 131,737 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due childs seat fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2007 131,536 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside rear seatbelt not fully tested due to childs seat fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 113,389 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 118,404 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 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in White with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N357 XOD, 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 XOD registered?

N357 XOD is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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