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N431 BRC

2005 Mazda Bongo

Green Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,483 mi
Last recorded116,483 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Mazda Bongo133,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 116,483 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, front and rear are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The side wall outer is starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body sill panel has a small rust hole on the inner edge.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner big rubber bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle upper track rod bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The under body has general corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear side wall outer are starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 116,478 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4, front and rear are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All, front and rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The side wall outer is starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view X 2 stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working Connector problem/made good. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Body sill panel has a small rust hole on the inner edge.

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front inner big rubber bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear axle upper track rod bushes are cracked. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

The under body has general corrosion.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides rear side wall outer are starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 115,451 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both 'D' bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 115,444 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded on inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Corroded on inner seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in both 'D' bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 112,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

front cross member corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 112,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front inner sills corroded

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 106,753 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 106,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,999 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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 104,996 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has a major oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2018 99,431 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine has a major oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,337 miles

Oil leak ()

footbrake efforts JUST effective

Fail 30 Mar 2017 88,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

footbrake efforts JUST effective

slight bind on front brakes

Pass 3 Mar 2016 74,845 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 71,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,428 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 61,699 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 61,699 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 55,500 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 41,054 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 68,473 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,901 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 61,905 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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N431 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo in Green with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N431 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 N431 BRC registered?

N431 BRC is a 2005 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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