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N422 TDW

2005 Mazda Bongo

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

277,892 mi
Last recorded277,892 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN422 TDW
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 277,892 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 277,833 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 270,593 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn, one area worn through outer layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle is heavily corroded in all areas

Fail 8 Dec 2020 270,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, worn, one area worn through outer layer of rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

vehicle is heavily corroded in all areas

Pass 11 Dec 2019 266,060 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 266,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 255,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 255,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 241,556 miles

Brake pipes/hoses rusty

Chassis/front/rear floors rusty.

Front panal rusty

Inner/outer sills rusty

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rack boot damp.

Slight exhaust blow on joint

Pass 23 Sep 2016 230,880 miles

Coolant leak ()

advise rust in outer and inner sills

Fail 20 Sep 2016 230,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Coolant leak ()

advise rust in outer and inner sills

Pass 1 Oct 2015 219,784 miles

Front cross member repaired/undersilled.

Front inner archs rusty.

Front inner sills rusty.

Front x member rusty.

Offside Outer sill rusty.

Rear inner archs rusty.

o/s/ rack boot damp.

Fail 10 Sep 2015 217,936 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Various (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch. (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front inner archs rusty.

Front Inner sills rusty.

Front x member rusty.

O/s/r inner arch rusty.

Offside Outer sill rusty.

Offside Rack boot damp

Pass 16 Sep 2014 208,472 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Sep 2013
Pass 12 Sep 2012 188,833 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 188,823 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 181,053 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 181,007 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 176,566 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 167,419 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 167,148 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 152,522 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 137,248 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,122 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 119,633 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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N422 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N422 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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N422 TDW is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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