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N358 TDW

2005 Mazda Bongo

Purple Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

303,603 mi
Last recorded303,603 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN358 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 303,603 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 284,507 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 260,524 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 238,567 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 218,664 miles

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 218,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 124,350 miles

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

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

heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Apr 2019 97,103 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 197,101 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 190,485 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2017 184,315 miles

lower body corrosion

Fail 22 Mar 2017 184,315 miles

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

lower body corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2016 177,548 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 169,202 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2014 161,431 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 161,431 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 149,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

little reserve travel on handbrake and footbrake

Pass 22 May 2012 137,073 miles

nearside and offside front arb link arm gaiters split

nearside front diff oil seal leaking

rear and middle exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 7 Jun 2010 118,729 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)

Pass 30 May 2009 101,905 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 101,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 86,570 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 76,896 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 76,896 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 62,047 miles

Loose contact on fog light. Working at time of test

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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N358 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N358 TDW, 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 N358 TDW registered?

N358 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is N358 TDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N358 TDW shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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